Alex Gibney
Director
The Crime of the Century (2021)
Miniseries
A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.
Released May 10, 2021
Episode 118 min
17+
Genres: Crime, Documentary, Drama
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Watch Providers: HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
Production Companies: Jigsaw Productions, Storied Media Group, HBO Documentary Films, The Washington Post
Network: HBO
Country: United States
Languages:
English
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S1E1 - 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.
May 10, 2021, midnight
9.0
S1E2 - 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.
May 11, 2021, midnight
Network: HBO
Episode Runtime: 118 min.
Season Runtime: 236 min.
Released: May 10, 2021
Last Air Date: May 11, 2021, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-MA / 17+
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