"Thank You for
Smoking" Screening
• March 6th• Motion Picture Association of America Headquarters
The Event: An MPAA screening “Thank You
for Smoking,” an adaptation of Christopher
Buckley’s 1994 novel of the same name. The
satirical story, parts of which were filmed in
Washington, follows fictional Big Tobacco
lobbyist Nick Taylor (Aaron Eckhart) as he
defends the rights of smokers and cigarette
makers.
The Scene: Following the screening
David and Hope Bass hosted a toney dinner
at the Metropolitan Club where Christopher
Hitchens and Chris Matthews roasted and
toasted Buckley for finally getting his novel
to the big screen.
The Guests: Kevin
Chaffee, Roxanne Roberts, Bill and Janet
Cohen, Christopher Hitchens, Jim Kimsey
and Chris and Kathleen Matthews.
Photos by Kyle Samperton
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