What's the Problem with Smoking in Movies?
Let’s state the obvious: TOBACCO KILLS!!
“Film is better than any commercial that has been run on television or in any magazine, because the audience is totally unaware of any sponsor involvement.”
“Our primary objective will remain the same, to have smoking featured in a prominent way, especially when it is tied favorably with celebrities.”
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Movies are recruiting more new young smokers than any other tobacco ads put together. Yes, we know that smoking in movies has been going on for years, especially by our favorite old stars like Marilyn Monroe and James Dean. But in 1998 the Master Settlement Agreement ended paid brand promotion in movies. But we still see brands all over the screen.
Little kids see their favorite actors who are their role models smoking in movies; and are more likely to start smoking. Some examples of movies with smoking: Little Mermaid, Shrek, Men in Black and Aladdin.
