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2. The director says the farmer has to "confront this spiritual contradiction on some level." What do you think? Is "Christian tobacco farmer" an oxymoron, a contradiction? What about your own life? Might others see similar inconsistencies or hypocrisy in you?
   
   
3. The director wonders how his life might be different if his great-grandfather had not been forced out of business, but instead earning millions to pass down through the generations. How would great wealth and power affect you?
   
   

The Family Corner

The film's dry humor, genial pace and themes of family legacy will likely not appeal to younger audiences, but there is little here to offend, and certainly the film raises important questions about smoking and health which some families may want to consider together. There is footage of medical procedures which may be troubling for more squeamish viewers.

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