Peter Jennings reporting. From the tobacco file
Description
After the high-profile tobacco lawsuits of a decade ago, many believe America's smoking problem has been addressed. But as Peter Jennings reveals in From the Tobacco File, policy makers and public health leaders have failed to capitalize on legal triumphs. In rare interviews with key players in the tobacco wars, Jennings explores what occurred behind the scenes in the industry during the 1990s, showing how close cigarette manufacturers were to complete capitulation. The tragic erosion of support for legal settlements-and for subsequent anti-smoking legislation-underscores Jennings' conclusions about one of the most pressing public health issues in America.
Runtime
41 min
Subjects
- Advertising (278)
- Substance abuse (361)
- Public health (338)
- Business ethics (382)
- Cigarette smokers (7)
- Cigarette industry (4)
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Date of Publication
[2005], c2004
Database
Films on Demand
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