Bright Leaves
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| Initial release | Rochester |
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| Directors | Ross McElwee |
| Screenplay | Ross McElwee |
| Producers | Ross McElwee |
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| ID | 1037392 |
About Bright Leaves
Using the 1950 Gary Cooper film "Bright Leaf" as a starting point, director Ross McElwee thoroughly dissects the controversial and highly profitable tobacco industry. McElwee, whose great-grandfather made and subsequently lost a fortune in tobacco after creating the brand Bull Durham, also explores his own roots in the industry. The film includes interviews with people on whom tobacco has had a major impact, from lung cancer patients and cigarette smokers to industry insiders.
