A Billion Lives

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As a member of the vaping community, we have struggled to spread the importance of vaping to those both within and outside our community but it has been difficult to reach a broader audience when misconception and an overall lack of education abounds. We were beyond thrilled to learn of A Billion Lives, and we were first in line to promote and attend our local screening. This film not only educates its audience on vaping, but it also details the struggle our industry is facing against big tobacco, pharmaceutical companies, and overall political corruption. This is a must see for every person, vaper or not, as it tells the story of the industry from a budding invention to the lifeline it has become for millions today. We strongly urge media outlets, streaming services, and Hollywood to use their power and influence to help us educate people across the world on what vaping can do to assist those struggling to quit smoking. This alternative has personally changed my life for the better, and for that, I am ever so grateful. Aaron Biebert's cinematic technique is patient, informative, and powerful, creating an incredible testament to the grave situation affecting our industry and every individual worldwide. I cannot give enough praise for the extraordinary and compelling portrait of a community that has taken a stand against corporate giants to effectively improve their lives and that of their friends and family. Thank you, Aaron, and we support you!

Even if you think you already know what's going on with smoking and vaping as it relates to government and politics this documentary will open your eyes. Government doesn't like industries that they can't completely control so when an industry rises out of nothing on the backs of people like you and me, they need to act swiftly and harshly to make sure their biggest allies, Big Pharma, Big Tobacco, etc keep the steady stream of money flowing in "the right" direction. More people need to see this and start spreading truth and silence the lies you're being told every day. Aside from that, the cinematography is stunning, a well done documentary from start to finish, the creators put a lot of hard work into it, and it really shows.

This movie chronicles the efforts that were put forth by government and big tobacco to get rich at the expense of public health all the while knowing what they were doing. Our government sold us all out for the Tobacco MSA and has put us in a horrible position. It then shows the evolution of the vaping industry, and what is happening to this amazing industry that can help us save a billion lives but is being blocked by our government, big pharma and big tobacco as they all stand to lose big time due to this new, live saving technology. Several other countries have gotten on board in support of the vape industry, but the US government is pushing back and it is absolute CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!! If you smoke or do not smoke, I beg you to invest just this hour and a half. It will help save future generations through education. Thank you Aaron, David, Clive and the entire group of folks that want to save these billion lives and many more. James

To go against the grain and expose those that look too hurt Public Health is no small task. Corruption is rampant in our society at all levels and needs to be addressed both socially and economically. Aaron has done an amazing job at telling the tale and bringing in a cast to do just that weave the Web of Lies and deception to line the pockets of both corporations and politicians. This movie is likely to open your eyes to many things you take for granted as well as learn things that you thought were , but are not. The only thing I wish for the documentary was that I wanted more of it. But that's what good ones do, right? Highly recommended.

I have been waiting for this film for over a year and was lucky enough to be involved in the premier screening in Southampton (England) Aaron certainly has not let us down with his highly informative and dare I say it controversial (in the eyes of governments and big pharma companies) documentary. It's true, we are all being lied to! With the upcoming draconian TPD regulations in Europe arriving in May 2017 it's starting to hit home certainly with our customers that the new regulations are trying to strangle a product and business that saves lives, however, the Governments and big pharma simply don't care - it's all about the money, don't worry about the citizens health, if they don't get you with Nicotine replacement products and you carry on smoking then they will get you with anti cancer drugs. We are getting daily phone calls from customers who now realize this will affect them, so many of them who voted to stay in the EU are now waking up and are horrified of what the EU is doing, I am sure if we did have a re run of the referendum then there would be another 2 million extra wanting to leave the EU now they know the truth. One thing I wish the documentary pointed out is all the excessive plastic waste that is going to be generated, our business alone will produce over 3.5x the amount of plastic waste, and there is no point in going to see your Green Party in the UK, simply because all 5 of the Green Party MEP's voted FOR the TPD, you simply could not make this stuff up! Nearly 2 years ago the MEP's of the EU voted for the TPD, in that time nobody has died from vaping, nobody that has been reported has died from nicotine poisoning although there were some 200+ incidents in the vast majority of EU countries, however there have been around 2,000,000 deaths, yes you read that right 2 Million deaths, directly from Smoking - Somebody dies every 45 seconds in Europe from smoking but nobody bats an eyelid. There have been more deaths from people playing Pokemon Go than Vaping!!! Get the truth out to everybody ASAP and ditch the rubbish you read in rubbish tabloids.

This film topic is not only timely as we've been witnessing the attack on vapor products (e-cigarettes) day after day for the past 7+ years, it's extremely relevant when viewing other recent world events in western culture. The timeline in the film takes you on a journey beginning with a brief history of tobacco use and review of the deception perpetrated by the huge tobacco cigarette companies, leading into the development of the first commercially available e-cigarette and the subsequent adoption of the technology by smokers, and then shows how the moneyed interests are seeking to destroy this emerging technology that threatens their revenue streams. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the effects of crony capitalism, and how it plays the primary role in destroying emerging technologies should see this film. While the film topic is focused on a particular technology that could represent a major shift in public health, the themes can be easily applied to big oil and alternative energy, big pharma and alternative treatments, big agriculture and GMOs, and so on... In fact, Aaron has stated that his next project will be of a more broad concept covering these very concepts with an early (unconfirmed) title of "The problem with 'BIG'", and I look forward to seeing that film as soon as it is available. In summary: This film was well produced with some very nice cinematography, covering a timely and very relevant topic, which provoked both a sense of learning something new and an emotional response that action is required to change the course of our history. Even if you don't care about the subjects of public health, smoking, and vapor product technology, you should view this film as a prime example of the corruption that ultimately effects us all.

Vaping is safe, and smoking will kill you. The cigarette companies, pharmaceutical companies and government are moving to kill it everywhere for the money. They are aided and abetted by all the NGO's like the Lung Association who are also funded by Big Pharma and the Cigarette companies. Watch the movie and all will be clear and proved beyond a shadow of a doubt.

This documentary is required watching for the planet. The truth about government corruption and its connection to Corporation greed is enough to make anyone sick. And this is only covering the greed against vaping. It should make every consumer wonder about what other technology is being suppressed by in this country and/or planet due to corporation greed. I thank Arron and his gang for this production from the soul of my vaping heart. With the taxing research and years of planning, we finally have a revealing look at what and why we are fighting for. Thank you once again Warrior Arron for inviting me to your L.A. Premiere and providing the weapon for our battalions to win with. J.G. VapeSling® Founder