List of episodes of the series «The Crime of the Century»

  • Seasons count: 1
  • Episodes count: 2
  • Total viewing time: 3 h. 56 m.
Part One
Release date: 5/10/2021

Part One

  • Episode number: 1
  • Episode duration: 118 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
Part Two
Release date: 5/11/2021

Part Two

  • Episode number: 2
  • Episode duration: 118 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.