Big Pharma sold America a lie and made a killing. - The Crime of the Century - Miniseries
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Title: The Crime of the Century
Overview: A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.
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