The Crime of the Century

The Crime of the Century Miniseries

TV Show"Big Pharma sold America a lie and made a killing."

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1. Part One

May 10th, 20211 hr 58 min

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.

2. Part Two

May 11th, 20211 hr 58 min

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.