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- Unsettled : how the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy failed the victims of the American overdose crisis / by Hampton, Ryan,author.; Aron, Hillel,author.; Foster, Claire Rudy,author.;
A shocking inside account of reckless capitalism and injustice in the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case. In September 2019, Purdue Pharma--the maker of OxyContin and a company controlled by the infamous billionaire Sackler family--filed for bankruptcy to protect itself from 2,600 lawsuits for its role in fueling the U.S. overdose crisis. Author and activist Ryan Hampton served as co-chair of the official creditors committee that acted as a watchdog during the process, one of only four victims appointed among representatives of big insurance companies, hospitals, and pharmacies. He entered the case believing that exposing the Sacklers and mobilizing against Purdue would be enough to right the scales of justice. But he soon learned that behind closed doors, justice had plenty of other competition-and it came with a hefty price tag. Unsettled is the inside story of Purdue's excruciating Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, the company's eventual restructuring, and the Sackler family's evasion of any true accountability. It's also the untold story of how a group of determined ordinary people tried to see justice done against the odds-and in the face of brutal opposition from powerful institutions and even government representatives. Although America was envisioned as an equitable place, where the vulnerable are protected from the greed of the powerful, the corporate-bankruptcy process betrays those values. In its heart of hearts, this system is built to shield the ultra-wealthy, exploit loopholes for political power, promote gross wealth inequality, and allow companies such as Purdue Pharma to run amok. The real story of the Purdue bankruptcy wasn't that the billion-dollar corporation was a villain, a serial federal offender. No matter what the media said, Purdue didn't do this alone. They were aided and abetted by the very systems and institutions that were supposed to protect Americans. Even on-your-side elected officials worked against Purdue's victims-maintaining the status quo at all costs. Americans deserve to know exactly who is responsible for failing to protect people over profits-and what a human life is worth to corporations, billionaires, and lawmakers. Unsettled is what happened behind closed doors-the story of a sick, broken system that destroyed millions of lives and let the Sacklers off almost scot-free.- Subjects: Purdue Pharma L.P.; Bankruptcy; Opioid abuse; Pharmaceutical industry;
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- The last panthers. [videorecording] / by Arnal, Simon,television producer.; Benjo, Caroline,television producer.; Bogdan, Goran,actor.; Carlton, Peter,television producer.; Desmarais, Jimmy,television producer.; Hurt, John,1940-actor.; Laban, Jean-Alain,creator.; Letelier, Barbara,television producer.; Morton, Samantha,actor.; Pierrat, Jerome,1971-creator.; Rahim, Tahar,1981-actor.; Renck, Johan,1966-television director.; Ryan, Barry(Producer),television producer.; Scotta, Carole,television producer.; Shamma, Niall,television producer.; Thorne, Jack,screenwriter,creator.; Acorn Media (Firm),publisher.; Centre national de la cinématographie (France),production company.; Cine+ (France),production company.; Haut et Court (Firm),production company.; Regie culturelle regionale Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur,production company.; Sky Television,presenter.; Studio Canal+,presenter,production company.; Sundance TV,production company.; Warp Films,production company.;
Samantha Morton, John Hurt, Tahar Rahim, Goran Bogdan.Originally broadcast by Canal+ in 2015.When several diamonds are stolen from a jewelry store in Marseilles, the heist bears the hallmarks of the supposedly retired Pink Panther gang. After a child is accidentally killed in their getaway, the thieves resort to desperate measures to fence the jewels. This sparks a series of events that set a British insurance-loss adjuster, a French-Algerian cop, and a Serbian soldier turned diamond thief on a dramatic and dangerous collision course.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, 16:9 widescreen presentation, Dolby Digital 5.1.- Subjects: Action and adventure television programs.; Television crime shows.; Television series.; Gangs; Jewelry theft; Thieves;
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- Wild oats [videorecording] / by Connelly, Billy,actor.; Lange, Jessica,actor.; MacLaine, Shirley,1934-actor.; Moore, Demi,actor.; Tennant, Andy,1955-film director.; Anchor Bay Entertainment, Inc,publisher.;
Shirley MacLaine, Jessica Lange, Demi Moore, Billy Connelly.Eva, a widow and retired history teacher, enjoys a quiet life. Everything changes when she receives a life insurance check accidentally made out for $5,000,000 instead of the expected $50,000. At the not-so-gentle urging of her best friend Maddie, Eva deposits the money and the two friends head to the Canary Islands with every intention of living it up. But their fantasy is short-lived when they discover that they have become media sensations overnight.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.- Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Best friends; Female friendship; Life insurance; Widows;
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- The commuter [videorecording] / by Blasi, Philip de,screenwriter.; Collet-Serra, Jaume,1974-film director.; Engle, Ryan,screenwriter.; Farmiga, Vera,actor.; Heineman, Alex,film producer.; Neeson, Liam,actor.; Rona, Andrew,film producer.; Willinger, Byron,screenwriter.; Wilson, Patrick,1973-actor.; Videoville Showtime,publisher.;
Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Jonathan Banks, Sam Neill.During his daily commute from Manhattan to Upstate New York, a cop-turned-insurance salesman (Liam Neeson) is approached by a mysterious woman (Vera Farmiga), who tells him that he must locate a passenger who's carrying something dangerous. If he fails, everyone aboard the train, as well as his family at home, will be killed.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: PG-13; for some intense action/violence, and language.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.- Subjects: Feature films.; Action and adventure films.; Thrillers (Motion pictures); Commuters; Conspiracies; Crime;
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- Start your own business : the only startup book you'll ever need / by Entrepreneur Media, Inc.,issuing body.;
"Coached by business experts, practicing business owners, and thriving entrepreneurs, readers uncover what they need to know before taking the plunge, securing finances, launching their venture, and growing their business for the long haul"--- Subjects: New business enterprises; Small business;
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