The Crime of the Century

The Crime of the Century

Documentary 2021

Available on HBO Max

Whistleblowers, insiders, newly leaked documents, behind-the-scenes access to investigations and exclusive interviews offer insights into Big Pharma, political operatives and governmental regulations that affected distribution of synthetic opiates.

Documentary 2021

16

EPISODE 1

Part One

Examining the inner workings at Purdue Pharma and the FDA, as well as the campaign to redefine pain and its treatment.

1 hr 43 min · 1 Jan 2021 16
EPISODE 2

Part Two

Mass marketing of synthetic opioids; connections between drug manufacturers and government policy; examining promotional materials.

1 hr 40 min · 1 Jan 2021 16

Alex Gibney

Director
Nancy Abraham

Producer
Aaron Fishman

Producer
Lisa Heller

Producer
Todd Hoffman

Producer

About

The Crime of the Century

DOCUMENTARY

Whistleblowers, insiders, newly leaked documents, behind-the-scenes access to investigations and exclusive interviews offer insights into Big Pharma, political operatives and governmental regulations that affected distribution of synthetic opiates.

Information

Studio: HBO
Released: 2021
Rated: 16

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: * (AD, AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩)

Accessibility

: Audio descriptions (AD) refer to a narration track describing what is happening on screen to provide context for those who are blind or have low vision.