A billion people are projected to die prematurely from smoking this century, according to the World Health Organization.
“A true story of the vaping revolution and tragic corruption leading to a billion deaths around the world.”
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A billion people are projected to die prematurely from smoking this century, according to the World Health Organization.
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David Goerlitz, known as the "Winston Man," reflects on his past as a model for Winston Cigarettes while denouncing the tobacco industry. Directed by Aaron Biebert, A Billion Lives investigates the projected death of a billion people from smoking this century, as warned by the World Health Organization. The film features interviews with public health experts, including Derek Yach and Delon Human, discussing the potential of e-cigarettes and vapor technology as alternatives to traditional smoking. It also addresses the corruption and conflicts of interest that hinder progress in tobacco control.
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- Meet David Goerlitz, the former Winston Man turned anti-smoking advocate.
- Find out why e-cigarettes could save millions of lives.
- See the financial ties between governments and tobacco companies.
Did You Know
- The World Health Organization projects a billion smoking-related deaths this century.
- In 20 years, there will be nearly 1.6 billion smokers worldwide.
- A Billion Lives won Best Director and the Supreme Jury Prize at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival in 2016.
- The film was screened at the 5th annual Jozi Film Festival in South Africa, winning Best International Documentary.
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Who directed the documentary A Billion Lives?
A Billion Lives was directed and narrated by Aaron Biebert.
What is the projected number of people who will die from smoking this century according to the documentary?
The United Nations’ World Health Organization projects that a billion people will die prematurely from smoking this century.
What awards did A Billion Lives win at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival?
A Billion Lives won Best Director and the Supreme Jury Prize at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival in 2016.
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