The Crime of the Century - Season 1 - Eps 2: Part Two
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.
About The Crime of the Century
Title: The Crime of the Century
First Air Date: 2021-05-10
Last Air Date: 2021-05-11
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.8/10 (from 33 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 2
Network: HBO
Genres: Documentary, Crime, Drama
Production Companies: Jigsaw Productions, Storied Media Group, HBO Documentary Films, The Washington Post
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.
Cast
Edward Byrne
Self - HSI Special Agent
Patrick Radden Keefe
Self - Writer and Producer, Wind of Change
Lenny Bernstein
Roy Bosley
Alec Burlakoff
Scott Higham
