THE CRIME OF THE CENTURY

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A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.

PRINCIPAL CAST

EDWARD BYRNESelf - HSI Special Agent

PATRICK RADDEN KEEFESelf - Writer and Producer, Wind of Change

LENNY BERNSTEINCAST

ROY BOSLEYCAST

ALEC BURLAKOFFCAST

SCOTT HIGHAMCAST

SERIES GUIDE

SEASONS & EPISODES

SEASON

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S01 E01

2021-05-10 / 118 MIN

PART ONE

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.

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S01 E02

2021-05-11 / 118 MIN

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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