The traditional, ruthless billionaire head of the tobacco conglomerate. đź’ˇ Key Themes 1. The Art of Spin and Rhetoric
The idealistic, self-righteous politician targeting Big Tobacco. thank you for smoking movie summary
To execute this, Nick flew to Los Angeles to meet with Jeff Megall, a slick super-agent. Nick proposed a deal: for a hefty sum, the Academy would ensure that stars in futuristic blockbusters would light up on screen, framing the habit as sleek and cool. The deal was struck, but the victory lap was cut short. The traditional, ruthless billionaire head of the tobacco
: Nick Naylor is the Vice President of the "Academy of Tobacco Studies," a lobby masquerading as a research group. He is exceptionally skilled at "rhetorical jujitsu," arguing that the industry values personal choice above all else, even in the face of overwhelming health evidence. To execute this, Nick flew to Los Angeles
Nick’s biggest challenge came in the form of Senator Ortolan Finistirre, a Vermont liberal hell-bent on slapping a conspicuous "poison" skull and crossbones on every pack of cigarettes sold in America. To combat the Senator’s legislation, Nick devised a strategy so audacious it bordered on brilliance: he would get Hollywood back into the business of smoking. If the movies could make the heroes smoke again, the public would follow.