Film

Thank You for Smoking 2005

Directed by Jason Reitman

  • Comedy, Drama
  • 92 min
  • R

Nick Naylor doesn't hide the truth...he filters it.

Nick Naylor is a charismatic spin-doctor for Big Tobacco who'll fight to protect America's right to smoke -- even if it kills him -- while still remaining a role model for his 12-year old son. When he incurs the wrath of a senator bent on snuffing out cigarettes, Nick's powers of "filtering the truth" will be put to the test.

ComedyDramaresearchbased on novel or bookcapitalismpoliticssmokingcigarettelieaffectationpoliticiantobaccohealthmarketing

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