"Big Pharma sold America a lie and made a killing."
The Crime of the Century
TV Show18+2021•1sa 58dk•star7.7(46)•trending_up3
DocumentaryCrimeDrama
Creator:Alex Gibney
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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StatusEnded
First AiredMay 10, 2021
Last AiredMay 11, 2021
Episode Runtime1sa 58dk
Seasons1
Episodes2
TypeDocumentary
Origin CountryUnited States
Original LanguageEnglish
Spoken LanguagesEnglish
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S1 E2 • 5/11/2021
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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