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201391 minTV-PGdocumentary

6.4/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Toxic Hot Seat

201391 minTV-PGdocumentary

6.4/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Three major chemical companies and Big Tobacco promoted hazardous flame retardants that fail to prevent fires and pose serious health risks.

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Three major chemical companies and Big Tobacco promoted hazardous flame retardants that fail to prevent fires and pose serious health risks.

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James Redford

James Redforddirector

Kirby Walkerdirector

Kirby Walkerwriter

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Citizens rally against the pervasive use of chemical flame retardants in homes and furniture. These substances, promoted by major chemical companies and Big Tobacco, fail to prevent fires and pose serious health risks. Activists work to expose the deceptive practices behind these hazardous materials. Their efforts call for accountability and reform in the industry, aiming to protect public health from the dangers of toxic chemicals. Directed by James Redford, "Toxic Hot Seat" runs for 91 minutes.

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