The Crime Of The Century

The Crime Of The Century

Documentary 2021

Available on OSN+

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 2021

15+

EPISODE 1

Part 1

Purdue Pharma's aggressive promotion of the highly addictive and lucrative OxyContin lays the groundwork for America's opioid crisis.

1 hr 43 min · 1 Jan 2021 15+
EPISODE 2

Part 2

While pharmaceutical companies mass-market the synthetic opioid fentanyl, lawmakers continue to grease the opioid pipeline.

1 hr 40 min · 1 Jan 2021 15+

Alex Gibney

Director
Nancy Abraham

Producer
Aaron Fishman

Producer
Lisa Heller

Producer
Todd Hoffman

Producer

About

The Crime Of The Century

DOCUMENTARY

A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution, and abuse of synthetic opiates.

Information

Studio: HBO
Released: 2021
Rated: 15+

Languages

Original Audio: English
Subtitles: Arabic (United Arab Emirates), English (United Kingdom)