Billion Lives Needs Help

[salemgold]

No, I didn't think that you were doing any of those things, Debadoo It's all good.

 

[sonicdsl]

And in the NY Times article, it says:

"It’s a net broadly cast and woven of implications rather than of indisputable evidence, but — especially given the tobacco industry’s credibility problems — you’ll probably be inclined to think there’s some truth to the film’s allegations. And certainly you’ll feel for the smokers who testify movingly of being eager to try anything that might help them shake their habit. The film, though, doesn’t have any suggestions as to what the average viewer might do to help break the supposed conspirators’ blockade."

And I ask YOU, New York Times....... what do YOU suggest? Do you have a "supposed" answer? (yes, I'm mad)

Le sigh.


To you Salem, to you DBD, and to you, Clnire.... prior to even seeing the film, I had no expectations, and certainly no illusion that Aaron would have "the answers" to our dilemma(s). Having now seen it, I can say that this film highlights and emphasizes our trials, struggles, and tribulations, and THOSE are the things that the general public needs to know.

None of us have "the" answers, but to propagate misleading and false and damning information is not something that Mr. Beibert could stomach. He kept repeating to me, "It's just WRONG, WRONG, and I can not stand by and not tell the truth."

So, this film, as an be all and end all "answer" (which it's not), is the TRUTH. It's a loud and beautiful and impactful vision of the truth on the wide screen. It will cause people to think, and hopefully to act.

It is extremely risky on his part, in all honesty, and I hope that he, with all of our voices, continues to speak out in favor of what is right.


How many people is a BILLION...

Excellent post Kat, I wish I could like it more than once! I love that Aaron got behind this and took a risk to expose the truth!

 

[clnire]

So, this film, as an be all and end all "answer" (which it's not), is the TRUTH. It's a loud and beautiful and impactful vision of the truth on the wide screen. It will cause people to think, and hopefully to act.

I agree completely! This film is not about a "solution", it is about pointing out the corruption and lies that are happening. I admire Mr Biebert for standing up and pointing this out.

I can't wait to see it! Although I read reviews, I don't blindly believe what they say. Too often something has received "not favorable" reviews and I have enjoyed it, movie, music, whatever. I also don't think the reviews are negative. As Deb said, "they" will twist anything the way "they" want. Hum, isn't that what this movie is about?

 

[Katdarling]

I'm sorry, everyone, if I misrepresented, but my anger in the moment was directed at the article (not at anyone on the forum). I know full well that almost everyone on ECF has supported the effort, and consider myself among friends here.

My dismay was at this line:
"The film, though, doesn’t have any suggestions as to what the average viewer might do to help break the supposed conspirators’ blockade."

I can't speak for Aaron, or anyone, but if it were me, I'd never have presented answers because time will likely change any recommendations made at any moment. I believe that the impetus to learn, and then act appropriately based on current information and knowledge, is the very best that could be expected.

And I agree completely that everyone is entitled to their opinions, and maybe I was a bit reactivated having just come off of seeing the film, and by seeing how much of his heart and soul went into this. So if I was overly defensive in any way, I apologize for that too.

I hope you all have the opportunity to see this marvelous documentary.

 

[Fozzy71]

the movie has a great imdb rating so far after 1k+ reviews

 

[clnire]

All good darling Kat.

 

[Debadoo]

Excellent post Kat, I wish I could like it more than once! I love that Aaron got behind this and took a risk to expose the truth!

JUP!

the movie has a great imdb rating so far after 1k+ reviews

lol well a lot of us gave it a 10 without having seen it, just to try to get it to come to people's attention. But I expect not all of the reviews are from that

 

[Debadoo]

Wahooo!! Louis' showing is now listed, so anyone in the area, please go buy your tickets so they get enough sold to have it!! This one is in walled lake, MI

https://www.tugg.com/events/a-billion-lives-dhtg

Mods.........Oliver said he was going to start a thread specifically for show listings, but I haven't found it, if there is one, please gimme a link and I can repost it there. thanks!

 

[r77r7r]

Wahooo!! Louis' showing is now listed, so anyone in the area, please go buy your tickets so they get enough sold to have it!! This one is in walled lake, MI

https://www.tugg.com/events/a-billion-lives-dhtg

Mods.........Oliver said he was going to start a thread specifically for show listings, but I haven't found it, if there is one, please gimme a link and I can repost it there. thanks!

It'd be great if they PINNED this very important thread, when Oliver makes it!

 

[Debadoo]

It'd be great if they PINNED this very important thread, when Oliver makes it!

Jup pretty sure I asked him for a sticky.

 

[Fozzy71]

Wahooo!! Louis' showing is now listed, so anyone in the area, please go buy your tickets so they get enough sold to have it!! This one is in walled lake, MI

https://www.tugg.com/events/a-billion-lives-dhtg

Mods.........Oliver said he was going to start a thread specifically for show listings, but I haven't found it, if there is one, please gimme a link and I can repost it there. thanks!

thanks for posting this, got my ticket

 

[Debadoo]

thanks for posting this, got my ticket

awesome!! Hope it fills up for y'all. Spread the word around your vape shops etc.

 

[sonicdsl]

Wahooo!! Louis' showing is now listed, so anyone in the area, please go buy your tickets so they get enough sold to have it!! This one is in walled lake, MI

https://www.tugg.com/events/a-billion-lives-dhtg

Mods.........Oliver said he was going to start a thread specifically for show listings, but I haven't found it, if there is one, please gimme a link and I can repost it there. thanks!

I think @Oliver is traveling, so I'll page him with this post and see if he comes a-runnin'!

 

[Alien Traveler]

lol well a lot of us gave it a 10 without having seen it, just to try to get it to come to people's attention.

Too bad.

 

[Debadoo]

I think @Oliver is traveling, so I'll page him with this post and see if he comes a-runnin'!

Thanks hun. Or we can just wait til he gets back

 

[Oliver]

Hi all - I don't think a sticky is a good idea - they tend to be invisible. @Debadoo, will you please create a new thread called "A Billion Lives Listings and show times" in the general discussion area?

And, no, I've no problem with promoters adding to it if they wish.

 

[Debadoo]

Hi all - I don't think a sticky is a good idea - they tend to be invisible. @Debadoo, will you please create a new thread called "A Billion Lives Listings and show times" in the general discussion area?

And, no, I've no problem with promoters adding to it if they wish.

thanks hun! Will do it now. Really appreciate your support of this.

ETA: Link to the thread
A Billion Lives Listings and Show Times

 

[Oliver]

Nice PR just hit my inbox: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...e-from-smoking-related-illness-300351369.html apologies if repost

 

[sonicdsl]

Nice PR just hit my inbox: The Movie "A Billion Lives" Has Sparked a National Movement Highlighting Corruption and the Billion Deaths Possible From Smoking Related Illness apologies if repost

Ah, good one! Tweeted out w/pages to all major media, FWIW.

 

[Debadoo]

Nice PR just hit my inbox: The Movie "A Billion Lives" Has Sparked a National Movement Highlighting Corruption and the Billion Deaths Possible From Smoking Related Illness apologies if repost

This one bears reposting! Saw it a few days ago. If Eric Roberts can get some folks with the star power of his sister behind it, it could really make some folks sit up and pay attention!