The Crime of the Century

Name: The Crime of the Century
Genre: Documentary, Crime, Drama
Released: 2021-05-10T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 118 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Edward Byrne, Patrick Radden Keefe, Lenny Bernstein, Roy Bosley, Alec Burlakoff

"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

Episodes

Language

English

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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