The Crime of the Century

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.

Documentary

Crime

Drama

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.

Documentary

Crime

Drama

Created By: Alex Gibney
First Aired on: May 10, 2021
Popularity: 6.2799: 38 votes
Networks: (US)
Production: Jigsaw Productions (US)Storied Media Group (US)HBO Documentary Films (US)The Washington Post (US)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 2 episodes

Miniseries

Aired 4 years ago

2 Episodes

Episode 1Part One118 min
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.
Episode 2Part Two118 min
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.