How to Fix a Drug Scandal (2020)

Overview

Exploring the gripping case of Sonja Farak, a chemist at a drug lab in Amherst, Massachusetts, this four-part docuseries delves into her descent into addiction to the very substances she was tasked with analyzing. To hide her addiction, Farak manipulated thousands of test results, ultimately leading to the unraveling of numerous wrongful convictions. The series uncovers the devastating impact of her actions on the justice system and the lives affected, raising critical questions about accountability and the integrity of forensic science.