A Billion Lives (2016): Cast & Plot
A Billion Lives is a 2016 documentary starring Aaron Biebert as Narrator, Clive Bates and John Summers. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Attention Era Media
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Billion Lives About?
The premise of A Billion Lives without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This documentary explores the vaping revolution and the troubling corruption surrounding it, highlighting a potential crisis with devastating global consequences. It investigates how a new vapor technology initially presented as a successful smoking cessation method was quickly demonized and restricted, despite many smokers seeking a way to quit. Through interviews with doctors, scientists, and others across four continents, the film uncovers government failures, corruption within the public health community, and the influence of powerful business interests, all while a staggering number of people continue to smoke and seek alternatives.
A Billion Lives Cast & Characters
Aaron Biebert leads the cast as Narrator, with Clive Bates and John Summers.
- Aaron Biebert as Narrator
- Clive Bates as themselves
- John Summers as themselves
- Oliver Kershaw as themselves
Also Starring in A Billion Lives
· 2 more- Delon Human Themselves
- Jeff Stiers Themselves
A Billion Lives Plot Summary
What happens in A Billion Lives from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The documentary opens with a staggering projection: this century, a billion people are expected to die from smoking. The film meticulously details the severe health risks associated with tobacco use, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and lung cancer. It further examines the history of the tobacco industry, specifically highlighting how large corporations systematically attempted to conceal the deleterious effects of their products. These insights are framed through interviews with figures like David Goerlitz, the former “Winston Man,” who once glamorized smoking before publicly denouncing the industry.
Full summary
The whole story of A Billion Lives, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know A Billion Lives?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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At the start of the film, how many people are projected to die from smoking during this century?
A Billion Lives Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Boj o miliardu životů” and “Miliard ludzkich istnień”.
- Also known as
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- Boj o miliardu životů
- Miliard ludzkich istnień
- 十亿生命
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A Billion Lives FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of A Billion Lives, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Billion Lives?
A Billion Lives runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was A Billion Lives released?
A Billion Lives was released on May 11, 2016.
Who is in the cast of A Billion Lives?
A Billion Lives stars Aaron Biebert as Narrator, Clive Bates and John Summers, among 6 credited actors.
Does A Billion Lives have a post-credit scene?
No. A Billion Lives has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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