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The Crime of the Century
RELEASED·SERIES·EN

The Crime of the Century

Mon, May 10, 2021
  • Documentary
  • Crime
  • Drama
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

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

Trailer

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Where to watch

Streaming on

  • HBO Max↗
  • HBO Max Amazon Channel↗
Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • E
    Edward Byrne
    as Self - HSI Special Agent
  • P
    Patrick Radden Keefe
    as Self - Writer and Producer, Wind of Change
  • L
    Lenny Bernstein
    as —
  • R
    Roy Bosley
    as —
  • A
    Alec Burlakoff
    as —
  • S
    Scott Higham
    as —
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Episodes

1 season · 2 episodes

Ended · 2 aired
Season 1
2 episodes · 2 aired
▾
  • E1
    Part 1
    Aired · Tue, May 11, 2021 · 115m

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

  • E2
    Part 2
    Aired · Wed, May 12, 2021 · 120m

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