The Crime of the Century

Big Pharma sold America a lie and made a killing.

2021
Ended
Documentary · Crime · Drama
~1h 58m / ep
1 season
7.8/10

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

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Latest: Miniseries · 2021

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E1. Part One
May 10, 2021 · 118m
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.
E2. Part Two
May 11, 2021 · 118m
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.