Dopesick (2021)
Purdue Pharma knew OxyContin was addictive. They marketed it as safe.
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Synopsis
Hulu miniseries based on Beth Macy's book. Chronicles how Purdue Pharma's aggressive marketing of OxyContin — while knowing the drug was highly addictive — triggered the opioid epidemic that has killed over 500,000 Americans.
Our Review
The most direct parallel to the asbestos industry on this list. Purdue Pharma knew OxyContin was addictive. They suppressed the evidence. They marketed it as safe. They bribed the gatekeepers. And hundreds of thousands of people died. Michael Keaton's performance is extraordinary.
Who Should Watch
Everyone. The corporate negligence pattern here is the most complete modern parallel to the asbestos crisis.
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What Critics Say
“Makes the case that the opioid crisis is worthy of being addressed on its own terms — this emergency now comes in for serious investigation.”
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