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The Crime of the Century Season 1

2 Episodes First aired May 10, 2021 TMDB★8.8

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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Season 1

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E1
1. Part One
May 10, 2021 · 1h 58m

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…

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2. Part TwoSeason Finale
May 11, 2021 · 1h 58m

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…