It explores the "Yuppie Nuremberg Defense"—the idea that "everyone has to pay the mortgage."
The man who talks for a living so others can smoke for theirs. subtitle Thank You for Smoking
"That's the beauty of argument, if you argue correctly, you're never wrong." — Nick Naylor It explores the "Yuppie Nuremberg Defense"—the idea that
In a world of political correctness and health-conscious crusaders, Nick Naylor (Aaron Eckhart) is the chief spokesperson for Big Tobacco. His job isn't to prove cigarettes are safe; it’s to prove that everyone else is wrong. As he balances the demands of his "Merchants of Death" social circle with his desire to be a role model for his young son, Nick must navigate a landscape of death threats, Senate hearings, and a seductive journalist—all while keeping his moral compass spinning. As he balances the demands of his "Merchants
The film demonstrates how framing a debate is more important than the facts themselves.
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