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The Crime of the Century

 

The Crime of the Century part 1of2

   2021    Medicine
This series is a searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates. Exploring the origins, extent and fallout of one of the most devastating public health tragedies of our time, with half a million deaths from overdoses this century alone, the film reveals that America's opioid epidemic is not a public health crisis that came out of nowhere.
In the first part, 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.

The Crime of the Century part 2of2

   2021    Medicine
In the second part and conclusion, 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.
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2023  Science
The Crime of the Century

The Crime of the Century

2021  Medicine
Zeitgeist

Zeitgeist

2007  Culture
Space Phenomena

Space Phenomena

2020  Science
Ice Age Giants

Ice Age Giants

2013  Science
Blood of the Vikings

Blood of the Vikings

2001  History
The Mind Explained

The Mind Explained

2019  Medicine
Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece

2013  History