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Anti-smoking group wants Hollywood to kick the habit

A group called Breathe California wants the film industry to place an R rating on any movie that includes cigarette smoking. Host Tom Fudge speaks with one of their spokespersons and gets a reaction f

Anti-smoking group wants Hollywood to kick the habit

A group called Breathe California wants the film industry to place an R rating on any movie that includes cigarette smoking. Host Tom Fudge speaks with one of their spokespersons and gets a reaction from a San Diego film director. Guests:

  • Kori Titus . Director of communications and policy with Breathe California of the Sacramento Region. Breathe California sponsors the "Hackademy Awards" to draw attention to what they say is the problem of smoking in movies.
  • John DeBello . Film maker and President and Creative director of Loma Media. He's directed feature films, documentaries and TV commercials.

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