Series·2021·TV-MA·1 season

The Crime of the Century

DocumentaryCrimeDrama

A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.

Created by Alex Gibney

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Part OneE1 · 118 min

A look at how Purdue Pharma worked with the FDA to get OxyContin approved for wider use, promoting the highly profitable pain medication's safety without sufficient evidence, and creating a campaign to redefine pain and how it's treated.

Part TwoE2 · 118 min

A spotlight on the mass marketing of the synthetic opioid fentanyl examines the connections between drug manufacturers and government policy. Video of sales retreats and promotional material reveals a deep cynicism among company employees and a disregard for the widespread, nefarious corporate practices.

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6 credited

Edward Byrne
Edward ByrneSelf - HSI Special Agent
Patrick Radden Keefe
Patrick Radden KeefeSelf - Writer and Producer, Wind of Change
Lenny Bernstein
Lenny Bernstein
Roy Bosley
Roy Bosley
Alec Burlakoff
Alec Burlakoff
Scott Higham
Scott Higham

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