Opening Night Gala - Thank You For Smoking - Cinequest Film Festival 2006
Cinequest is proud to present the dynamic Opening Night Film Thank
You for Smoking, a fiercely satirical look at today’s “culture
of spin.”
Nick Naylor (Aaron Eckhart), chief spokesman for Big Tobacco, makes his
living defending the rights of smokers and cigarette makers in today’s
neo-puritanical culture. Confronted by health zealots out to ban tobacco
and an opportunistic senator (William H. Macy) who wants to put poison
labels on cigarette packs, Nick goes on a public relations offensive,
spinning away the dangers of cigarettes on television talk shows and enlisting
a Hollywood super-agent (Rob Lowe) to promote smoking in movies. Nick’s
newfound notoriety attracts the attention of both tobacco’s head
honcho (Robert Duvall) and an investigative reporter for an influential
Washington daily (Katie Holmes). Nick says he is just doing what it takes
to pay the mortgage, but the increased scrutiny of his son (Cameron Bright)
and a very real death threat may force him to think differently.
Based on Christopher Buckley’s acclaimed 1994 novel of the same
title, Thank You for Smoking marks the feature film directorial
debut of Jason Reitman, and features an all star cast including Aaron
Eckhart, Maria Bello, Cameron Bright, Adam Brody, Sam Elliott, Katie Holmes,
David Koechner, Rob Lowe, William H. Macy, JK Simmons and Robert Duvall.
After the film, please join Cinequest, filmmakers and special guests for
a spectacular Opening Night Gala party featuring appetizers, desserts,
cocktails and entertainment in the Paragon Restaurant & Bar at the
Hotel Montgomery.
| Title | Date | Time | Venue | Price | Qty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screening and Party | 3/1/2006 | 7:00 PM | California Theatre |  |
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