All Episodes of The Crime of the Century
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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.
Genres:DocumentaryCrimeDrama
Network:HBO
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Season 1
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Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/10/2021
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.
Director: Alex Gibney
Writer: Alex Gibney
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Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/11/2021
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.
Director: Alex Gibney
Writer: Alex Gibney