Behind the Smoke Screen: Facts about Tobacco Use 1997
Distributed by Films Media Group, PO Box 2053, Princeton, New Jersey 08543-2053; 800-257-5126
Produced by Master Video Productions
Director n/a
VHS, color, 30 min.
High School - Adult
Health Sciences
Date Entered: 11/09/2018
Reviewed by Samantha J. Gust, Niagara University Library, Niagara University, NYThe purpose of this informative video is to increase teen awareness of the harmful effects of using tobacco in any form. Through interviews with doctors and tobacco use victims and their families, this video attempts to dissuade young adults from becoming tobacco users or to convince current users to stop. This video also uses computer graphics, TV-style narration and scripted teen reactions to the presented facts.
The negative and harmful effects of tobacco use covered in this video include:
- Diseases such as lung cancer, emphysema, cancer of the larynx and chronic bronchitis
- A shorter life span
- Cosmetic changes like "smoker's face," stained teeth and smoke odor
- Social restrictions such as being controlled by the physical and psychological need to smoke several times an hour and not being able to do so in airplanes, the workplace, movie theaters and many restaurants
- Hindered job prospects since some employers may not want to hire and/or insure tobacco users