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Addiction Incorporated is a 2011 documentary film that delves into the history of tobacco industry and their practices to keep the public in the dark about the addictive nature of nicotine. Danny Abel directs the documentary, which includes interviews with tobacco industry whistleblowers, lawyers, and scientists, among others. The film begins by charting the rise and expansion of the tobacco industry, starting from the early 1900s when cigarettes were first introduced. A series of interviews provide historical context, tracing the growth of the industry, including the founding of the American Tobacco Company.

As the documentary progresses, it becomes clear how tobacco companies were aware of the addictive properties of nicotine but chose to downplay the risks in order to increase sales. The film features interviews with scientists who worked for tobacco companies, and who were explicitly instructed to suppress findings that indicated the dangerous nature of tobacco products. One such scientist interviewed in the film is Victor DeNoble, who was hired by Philip Morris in the 1970s.

The documentary also includes court testimonies about the advertising practices of tobacco companies. One of the most significant legal battles examined in the film is that of former tobacco industry executive Jeffrey Wigand, who blew the whistle on the industry's practices in the 1990s.

Through these different perspectives, Addiction Incorporated provides an in-depth look into the deceitful practices of the tobacco industry. The film shows how the tobacco industry's efforts to suppress information about their products led to the loss of countless lives, and examines the ethical implications of the industry's actions.

As the film concludes, it argues for greater transparency and accountability in the tobacco industry. It points to the success of anti-smoking measures such as warning labels and bans on advertising as evidence that such policies do have an effect.

Overall, Addiction Incorporated is a powerful and thought-provoking documentary that makes a compelling case against the tobacco industry. Through interviews with experts from different fields and a deep dive into the history of tobacco in the US, it offers an informative and engaging story about the dangers of corporate greed and the power of speaking truth to power.

Addiction Incorporated is a 2011 documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 17 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.1 and a MetaScore of 68.