The Crime of the Century

The Crime of the Century

  • 2021
  • 1 Seasons
  • 2 Episodes
  •  7.8  (41)
  •   Ended

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

The Crime of the Century
Seasons
Part Two
2. Part Two
May 11, 2021
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.
Part One
1. Part One
May 10, 2021
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.
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A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.
  • Premiere Date
    May 10, 2021
  • Rating
    7.8  (41)