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Plot
A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.
Production companies:
HBO Documentary Films
HBO Documentary Films
Jigsaw Productions
Jigsaw Productions
Storied Media Group
Storied Media Group
The Washington Post
The Washington Post

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    #1 Part One
    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.
    Release: 2021-05-10Grade
    #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.
    Release: 2021-05-11Grade