NewsWhore
11-03-2006, 02:40 PM
"Modern Marvels - Tobacco" will air on Wednesday, 8 November at 10pm with scenes and interviews filmed in the DR. "Modern Marvels" is the leading ratings winner for the History Channel and their longest-running show.
"Modern Marvels: Tobacco" explores the rich history of the crop, which was first discovered around 18,000 years ago. It filmed scenes in the DR at the Fuente cigar plantation and factory, where nearly 50 million cigars are produced each year. According to CEO Carlos Fuente Jr., "our cigars are a family tradition and a heritage". Established by his grandfather Arturo, in Cuba over 100 years ago, the company moved to the DR to continue its tradition.
Today, Fuente Cigars is the only family-owned and operated company left in the cigar industry. On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Fuente OpusX cigar, the family's story is told in the documentary "The Fuente Family-An American Dream" by filmmaker James Orr and graced by an original soundtrack by Arturo Sandoval.
Recognizing that "tobacco is, at the very best, a contradictory crop," the show will also look into the health concerns, the worldwide economic impact, religious aspects and the overall history of how tobacco became widespread and (today) depending on age, is unlawful and prohibited.
Despite smoking bans, health issues and laws, the image of the cigar is still that of a "winner" (e.g. Will Smith in "Independence Day" or Pink Floyd's "Have A Cigar" classic depict that status). Fuente cigars sell out every year and are considered to be the best hand-rolled cigars available. Last year, the groundbreaking Fuente Opus X cigar, celebrating its 10th anniversary, was named the #1 cigar for 2005 by Cigar Aficionado.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#15)
"Modern Marvels: Tobacco" explores the rich history of the crop, which was first discovered around 18,000 years ago. It filmed scenes in the DR at the Fuente cigar plantation and factory, where nearly 50 million cigars are produced each year. According to CEO Carlos Fuente Jr., "our cigars are a family tradition and a heritage". Established by his grandfather Arturo, in Cuba over 100 years ago, the company moved to the DR to continue its tradition.
Today, Fuente Cigars is the only family-owned and operated company left in the cigar industry. On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Fuente OpusX cigar, the family's story is told in the documentary "The Fuente Family-An American Dream" by filmmaker James Orr and graced by an original soundtrack by Arturo Sandoval.
Recognizing that "tobacco is, at the very best, a contradictory crop," the show will also look into the health concerns, the worldwide economic impact, religious aspects and the overall history of how tobacco became widespread and (today) depending on age, is unlawful and prohibited.
Despite smoking bans, health issues and laws, the image of the cigar is still that of a "winner" (e.g. Will Smith in "Independence Day" or Pink Floyd's "Have A Cigar" classic depict that status). Fuente cigars sell out every year and are considered to be the best hand-rolled cigars available. Last year, the groundbreaking Fuente Opus X cigar, celebrating its 10th anniversary, was named the #1 cigar for 2005 by Cigar Aficionado.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#15)