The Crime of the Century
Big Pharma sold America a lie and made a killing.
2021 · 1 season · 2 eps · ★ 7.7 · Documentary, Crime, Drama
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A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.
Created by Alex Gibney
Network: HBO
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- E Edward Byrne Self - HSI Special Agent
- P Patrick Radden Keefe Self - Writer and Producer, Wind of Change
- L Lenny Bernstein
- R Roy Bosley
- A Alec Burlakoff
- S Scott Higham
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