S4·E5 Tobacco on Trial
- Episode
- Season 4, Episode 5
- Air Date
- February 18, 1986
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Life-long smokers who say their health has been destroyed by cigarettes are suing tobacco companies. Frontline correspondent Judy Woodruff takes an inside look at the preparation of these massive lawsuits, concentrating on a suit that would later reach the Supreme Court as well as presenting the emphatic denials of the tobacco industry, which says smoking is a simple question of personal choice and responsibility.
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When did Season 4 Episode 5 of Frontline air?
Season 4, Episode 5 ('Tobacco on Trial') originally aired on February 18, 1986.
How long is Season 4 Episode 5 ('Tobacco on Trial')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Frontline.
What happens in Frontline Season 4 Episode 5?
Life-long smokers who say their health has been destroyed by cigarettes are suing tobacco companies. Frontline correspondent Judy Woodruff takes an inside look at the preparation of these massive lawsuits, concentrating on a suit that would later reach the Supreme Court as well as presenting the emp...
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