Vaping documentaries are a relatively unexplored topic. Do you know about the existence of vaping-related films or documentaries? Vaping continues to expand, as does its culture of tricks and events, and through them, some people have become public figures in the vaping world.
With knowledge about the effects of vaping and information in the industry still lacking, many filmmakers have started to collect and synthesize relevant materials on this topic of interest. Without further ado, let’s talk about the five most worth-watching vaping documentaries for your reference.
1. Beyond the cloud (2016)
French directors Ghyslain Armand and Sébastien DUIJNDAM have taken on this topic by creating a documentary about the world of vaping. The narrator (Armand) gives us a bird's eye view by interviewing tobacco experts, business owners, politicians and health groups on why public health agencies are opening up to vaping.
We think this documentary provides a relatively complete view of the current issue, comprehensive enough and very good. Beyond the cloud is a good documentary about the vape world that needs more positivity from the community.
Summary
“Every year, over six million people die worldwide, and tobacco is the leading cause of these premature deaths. WHO estimates that more than half of all smokers die from diseases caused by their addiction.
Health authorities, while not reacting too strongly, remain wary of this new form of device. Despite attacks from both science and politicians, e-cigarettes are still shaking up the public health community.” (source: VAPEXPO France on YT)
Director: Ghyslain ARMAND and Sébastien DUIJNDAM
Manufactured by: Vapexpo and Vaping Post
2. A Billion Lives: The First Vaping Documentary (2016)
This documentary by director Aaron Biebert gives smokers a fresh perspective on vaping. It’s straight-forward about the billion people who will die from smoking this century. The first part of the film looks at the tobacco companies’ products and their impact. The second part looks at the market shift toward e-cigarettes, and the last part looks at how the tobacco industry is catching up to the ever-growing e-cigarette market.
Overall, the film is very good, with awards and nominations for itself. Such as Silver REMI award – WorldFest Houston (2016) and nomination for “Best International Feature” – Finalist, DocEdge film festival (2016).
Summary:
“WHO estimates that tobacco will kill one billion people prematurely this century. Within twenty years, there will be 1.6 billion smokers worldwide. A Billion Live takes a hard look at the history of tobacco and the corruption that has led to safer products being banned or heavily regulated in most countries while tobacco remains protected. The film examines the conflicts of interest and corruption within governments, big pharmaceutical companies and public health agencies. It also looks at the history of e-cigarettes, and the role that Swedish vapor technology and SNUS have played in today’s health crisis.”
Director: Aaron Biebert
Production: Attention Era Media
3. E-Cigarettes: Welcome Back, Big Tobacco – the fifth estate (2016)
The Fifth Estate is a Canadian documentary about the UK's move to embrace e-cigarettes and whether Canada will follow in their footsteps. The documentary goes straight to the smokers and The size of the vape industry. Reporter Mark Kelley asks tough questions for Big Tobacco about competing with cigarette alternatives.
This documentary takes a multi-dimensional look at Big Tobacco, the companies' plans, vaping, and the potential benefits and dangers involved.
Introduce:
“The filmmakers visited the world’s second-largest tobacco company, BAT, and saw what goes into creating the best vaping experience. In their secretive research labs, $800 million has been spent developing e-cigarettes and other nicotine products that are safer than smoking. But can a tobacco company police itself and encourage people to stop buying its most profitable product?”
Directors: Bob McKeown, Gillian Findlay, and Mark Kelley
Production: CBC Canada
4. E-Cigarettes: Miracle or Menace? – Horizon: E-Cigarettes – BBC Two (2016)
In this BBC documentary, Michael Mosley takes an in-depth look into vaping and its potential. Mr. Mosley as a non-smoker himself tests out a device with nicotine. He attempts for himself and us to discover the effects of vaping. After using the device for some time, he felt the nicotine did not affect his overall performance.
In a BBC documentary, Michael Mosley takes a deeper look into vaping and its effects. Mosley, who is not a smoker, tried the nicotine device. He wanted to show himself and others the benefits of vaping. After using the device for a while, he felt that nicotine did not affect him too much.
This documentary is quite interesting, suitable for those who want to learn a more personal and direct type of experience with vaping and its effects.
Introduce:
“Michael Mosley investigates the explosive growth of e-cigarettes. They’re everywhere these days, but what does the latest research reveal? Michael answers what e-cigarettes actually do to your body. Are they better than cigarettes? What’s inside them? Are their vapors toxic? Can they help you quit smoking? Michael meets some of the researchers who’ve tested them, enlists a group of volunteers to use them to help you quit, and even experiments with using one himself for a month to see what happens to your body.”
Director: Emma Hatherley
Production: BBC TWO, Emma Hatherley
5. Vape Life Documentary – EP1|EP2 (2014-2015)
Vape Life is a feature-length documentary series that talks about all things vaping: technology, industry, community, and culture. The first episode takes a look at the reasons behind tobacco addiction and the effects of nicotine. The second episode looks at the development and how e-cigarettes work.
Although this is not the longest documentary, it is made with the criteria of being short, complete and providing key information. The film is for those who are interested in this issue but do not have the free time.
Introduce:
“Volume one is a multi-part documentary about vaping, the technology behind it, the industry, the culture and community and its evolution. Volume two is a documentary about life with a vape, looking at the history of the creation and the principles behind these devices.”
Director: Joey Kayo
Producer: Joey Kayo
