The Crime of the Century

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

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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Created By	Alex Gibney
Status	Ended
Original Name	The Crime of the Century
First Air Date	May 10, 2021
Last Air Date	May 11, 2021
Seasons	1
Episodes	2
Episode Runtime	1h 58min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	Jigsaw Productions Storied Media Group HBO Documentary Films The Washington Post
Networks	HBO

S01E02

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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