Boycotts

"Making a Killing: Philip Morris, Kraft, and Global Tobacco Addiction"

This documentary shows what was once hidden in corporate documents: how Philip Morris has conspired to addict children to tobacco and keep governments from protecting public health. It also show how Philip Morris uses its food subsidiary, Kraft, to contribute to political campaigns, lobby against regulations, and influence media coverage. It exposes the shocking international promotion of tobacco products and the massive profits it enjoys at the expense of people and communities around the globe. Finally, it shows how viewers can join grassroots movements to counter corporate power and save lives. (29 minutes)

“Overcoming the Odds”        VHS and DVD

Overcoming the Odds is the story of how countries of the Global South, non-governmental organizations and activists came together to challenge one of the most powerful industries in the world – the tobacco industry – and won!  This is a story of the first global health and corporate accountability treaty.  (18 minutes)