Baring the Reality Behind the Smoking Business
Pete Hanauer, ANR’s founder, and UCSF professor Dr. Stanton Glantz, introduced fact to the general public with “Dying within the West,“ a documentary that Philip Morris had legally silenced.
The movie was directed by Martin Smith, for Thames Tv and is believed to comprise the primary recorded admission from a tobacco firm consultant that smoking causes well being issues. It was filmed by reporter Peter Taylor alongside a staff from the UK present affairs program This Week. Philip Morris sued and settled with Thames and all copies had been destroyed, however some had been leaked. Stan was capable of pay money for a duplicate and supplied it to KRON San Francisco. Right here is a few dialogue by way of social media about KRON’s option to air the documentary. The June 1982 airing with KRON’s Evan White included a public name in ballot and interviews with Dr. Glantz and others. This model may be seen right here.
Right here, embedded, is a model of the movie proven by Chicago Public Tv courtesy of Media Burn.
People for Nonsmokers’ Rights (ANR) is celebrating 50 years of advocacy in 2026. To be taught extra about ANR’s work and help the continued battle for smokefree air for all employees take into account turning into a member at the moment.
