The Last Cigarette
Synopsis
In 1994, the Health and Environment Subcommittee of the US Congress, chaired by Henry Waxman (D-California), held a hearing on tobacco products and health. Excerpts from the hearing, where the CEOs of the four US tobacco companies testified, are interspersed with clips from movies, educational films, TV commercials, and other promotional materials. Among the topics addressed in the hearing: are cigarettes the single most dangerous consumer product, how many people die annually in the US from smoking, is nicotine addictive, should smoking be banned in public places, do tobacco ads target children? This historic hearing is referenced in the 1999 film, "The Insider."
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Rafferty, Frank Keraudren
- Original Title
- The Last Cigarette
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Rafferty, Frank Keraudren
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Kevin Rafferty
Director
Frank Keraudren
Director
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What is The Last Cigarette about?
In 1994, the Health and Environment Subcommittee of the US Congress, chaired by Henry Waxman (D-California), held a hearing on tobacco products and health. Excerpts from the hearing, where the CEOs of the four US tobacco companies testified, are interspersed with clips from movies, educational films, TV commercials, and other promotional materials. Among the topics addressed in the hearing: are cigarettes the single most dangerous consumer product, how many people die annually in the US from smoking, is nicotine addictive, should smoking be banned in public places, do tobacco ads target children? This historic hearing is referenced in the 1999 film, "The Insider."
Who directed The Last Cigarette?
The Last Cigarette was directed by Kevin Rafferty, Frank Keraudren.
Who stars in The Last Cigarette?
The principal cast of The Last Cigarette includes Not specified.
When was The Last Cigarette released and how long is it?
The Last Cigarette was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.