Kudos to Kristin for contacting Tom Naughton. Though he expressed disinterest in personally working on another documentary, it's possible he may at some point share the idea with someone else who's looking for a good project.
The seed is planted; that’s what counts.
Sqirl1's points regarding Michael Moore and Morgan Spurlock's films are spot on. It was only while watching the clip of Elaine's speech at the FDA last week that I realized now really is the perfect time for a documentary to focus on this issue. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have someone take a camera along as our "warriors" go into the trenches? Certainly, if there’s someone that likes the adrenaline-rush of jumping into rattle-snake dens (BP and political corruption), then here is a worthy topic. Such a project, however, includes substantial risk. (Yikes. I’m reminded by my grandpa’s warning not to poke sticks in dark places.) While I enjoy watching those documentaries (and others within that sub-genre) for the social discourse they create, I also realize they are so polarizing that their messages become lost as a result of becoming secondary to their viewers’ political leanings.
DC2 adds even more valuable information if someone wishes to take on a project from the “controversial” vantage point. Certainly, there’s plenty of grist for this mill.
Of course, there’s always the “take it through the courts” approach. But any documentarian that wishes to focus on that project may find him/herself stuck with a project which takes years to finish.
On the other hand, beyond only seeking the controversial, a project like this could also go after the “human” story: follow a family as it confronts the illnesses brought on by smoking and as a particular member switches to e-cigs and actually gains new life; perhaps a film along the lines of Joe Cross’s
Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead. Rather than striking at the macrocosm (the system that has produced chemical-laden foods, additives, etc.), he tackles the micro- (his own body) and strives to detox himself. From there, the juicing movement expands, and within a year, his effort has saved not only his own life but that of another man (and then many others) as well. Anyway, this is what I see the e-cig revolution doing: saving one life at a time. I think that’s the reason some of us are feeling something akin to religious fervor regarding spreading “the good news.”
At my core, I believe a film that strives to unite, more than it strives to divide, might do more good for our cause (if that makes sense). But, certainly, the field is fallow for whatever type crop a strong filmographer might choose to plant.
As Kevbow said, someone is sure to do a documentary at some point. I would just prefer the ANTZ not beat the supporters out of that gate; after all, there's little doubt BP would be happy to throw money behind such a project. In fact, I'd be very surprised if they haven't already got one in the works.
Anyway, those are just a few more of my thoughts about this idea. I’m glad to see I’m not the only person that thinks a documentary would be a great idea. It’s great to see all of you chiming in.
Thanks!
-I even posted a clip on my FB page where he is 
