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In 20 years’ time, there will be nearly 1.6 billion smokers around the world. Approximately 70% of smokers want to quit. The United Nations’ World Health Organisation expects a billion people will die prematurely from smoking this century. The products their doctors recommend are rarely effective and many are trapped. A new vapour technology was invented to give smokers a successful way to quit. But it was quickly demonised, and even banned in many countries. A perfect storm is brewing between smokers trying to quit, government regulators, and health charities funded by the powerful pharmaceutical industry. Director Aaron Biebert travelled across four continents interviewing doctors, scientists, and others working to save a billion lives. What he found was profound government failure, widespread corruption in the public health community and powerful subversion by big business.
A Billion Lives is a documentary that explores the global tobacco epidemic and its devastating impact. It investigates the complex relationship between governments, the tobacco industry, and public health. The film highlights the urgent need for action to save millions of lives worldwide. It features interviews with leading experts and activists fighting against the industry's influence.
A Billion Lives received a mixed to positive reception, with critics generally commending its important subject matter and informative approach. However, some found its presentation to be somewhat one-sided or overly aggressive in its advocacy. Audiences largely responded positively to its exposé of the tobacco industry's tactics.
Praised for shedding light on a critical global health crisis.
Criticized by some for its potentially biased viewpoint.
Seen as an important and eye-opening look at the tobacco industry.
Google audience: Google users largely found the documentary to be eye-opening and crucial in its examination of the tobacco industry's manipulative practices and the global health crisis it perpetuates. Many appreciated its call to action and the in-depth information provided.
Audience Award at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival.
The film's director, Aaron Hosking, was inspired to make the documentary after witnessing the health consequences of smoking firsthand in his own family.
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An excellent documentary aimed mainly towards anyone new to vaping or who has doubts as to the health benefits of vaping. Vapers have build a community together all with a common goal, and vaping should not be allowed to be controlled by th...
"The solidly crafted three-act structure of Aaron Biebert’s A Billion Lives provides a compelling, infuriating case study in big business dirty tricks..." Read the full review here: http://screen-space.squarespace.com/reviews/2016/7/1/a-...