Smoking in Movies

In recognition of World No Tobacco Day, here is some food-for-thought on the topic of smoking in movies. Some medical experts have suggested that eliminating smoking scenes in youth-related films would have a significant impact on healthy lifestyle choices of young people. A recent decision by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) will bring this health intervention one step closer to reality. The MPAA announced in May 2007 that it will now consider smoking as a factor in rating films. If a film pushes the boundaries of violence, sexuality, and language, and also includes characters who smoke, it is more likely to receive an 'R' rating. Media Awareness Network encourages you to discuss the issue of smoking in movies with your children or students.

Teachable moment
Smoke Screen: Tobacco in the Movies

Media Education In Canada

Want to know the curricular outcomes for media literacy in your province? Looking for lessons that support these outcomes? MNet has prepared comprehensive curriculum charts for grades K-12 that highlight media education outcome requirements in each province and territory, and paired them with supporting MNet resources. Access them by region.

Overview | British Columbia | Alberta | Saskatchewan
Manitoba | Ontario | Quebec | New Brunswick
Nova Scotia | P.E.I. | Newfoundland and Labrador
Nunavut | Northwest Territories | Yukon