The Crime of the Century 1
2021-05-10 | Documentary,Crime,Drama | 2 episodes
Overview
1 Season
Episode
Part One (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.
Directed By
- Alex Gibney
Writer
- Alex Gibney
Part Two (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.
Directed By
- Alex Gibney
Writer
- Alex Gibney
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