Vaping documentaries are a relatively unexplored topic. Do you know that vaping-related films or documentaries exist? Vaping continues to expand, as do its subcultures like tricks and events, and through them, some people have become public figures in the vaping world.
With the 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 joined the conversation 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 is 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
“Over six million deaths occur worldwide each year, 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 is straightforward about the billion people who will die from smoking this century. The first part of the film is about tobacco companies’ products and their impact. The second part is about the market shift towards e-cigarettes, and the last part is about 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 explores the history of e-cigarettes, as well as the role of Swedish vapor technology and SNUS 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 takes a hard look at smokers and the size of the vaping industry. Reporter Mark Kelley asks tough questions about Big Tobacco's ability to compete with alternatives to smoking.
This documentary takes a multi-faceted look at Big Tobacco, its corporate agenda, vaping, and the potential benefits and dangers of it.
Introduce:
“The filmmakers visited the world’s second-largest tobacco company, BAT, and saw the work that 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 took a deeper look into vaping and its effects. Mr. Mosley, who does not smoke, tried the nicotine device. He wanted to show himself and others how effective vaping can be. After using the device for a while, he found that the 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 how it affects 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 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 short, complete and provides key information. It is for those who are interested in this issue but do not have the time to spare.
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, we look at the history of the creation and the principles behind these devices.”
Director: Joey Kayo
Producer: Joey Kayo
