Series · 2021 · Documentary
Big Pharma sold America a lie and made a killing.
A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.
1 season · 2 episodes

Episode 01
Part One
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.

Episode 02
Part Two
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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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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The Crime of the Century is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary from Alex Gibney has 1 season and 2 total episodes, rated 7.8/10 by 48 viewers.
The Crime of the Century has 1 season with 2 episodes in total.
The Crime of the Century has ended and is no longer in production.
The Crime of the Century airs on HBO.
The Crime of the Century first aired on May 10, 2021.
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