The Crime of the Century
The miniseries delivers a searing look at Big Pharma and the political and regulatory forces that allow synthetic opiates to be over-produced, recklessly distributed, and abused. It examines how systems and incentives can fuel widespread harm across communities.
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Season 1
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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.
May 10, 2021 · 113m -
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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.
May 11, 2021 · 118m
