It's time to resolve it out
The Last Smile independent film has been educating viewers from continent to continent.
Watch an award winning movie highlighting dangerous OTC
Amit Zutshi Foundation is excited to announce the release of our award-winning film on various online platforms. The film won 8 awards at major international film festivals and was nominated for 3 more. This included winning the prestigious Best Feature at Burbank International film festival 2017.
The last smile is 87 minutes long independent film, presented by Amit Zutshi Foundation, highlighting the dangers of over-the-counter-supplements and the multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical industry involved in marketing these life threatening products, and one that remains totally unregulated by the FDA. The film has been written and directed by Shankey Srinivasan and has traveled to many countries in various continents (North America, Europe and Africa).
Here is your opportunity to watch it in the comfort of your home in USA, Canada and Europe.
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-last-smile/id1298500230
- https://www.amazon.com/Last-Smile-Keith-Stevenson/dp/B076V4LY6F/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1511305575&sr=1-1&keywords=The+Last+Smile
- https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/The-Last-Smile?id=3FAdsi2DJY4
- https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/The-Last-Smile/906014
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/the-last-smile/8d6kgwxl7t34/0001
Information
Foundation
The Amit Zutshi Foundation aims to fight use of OTC drugs and give scholarships to young people in need.
Book
Author: Jeevan Zutshi , Publisher: BookSurge
(January 1, 2010)
Film
Amit Zutshi Foundation produced a Film inspired by the book The Last Smile highlighting dangers of OTC.Shankey Srinivasan, San Francisco Bay Area based Indian-American filmmaker directed the film “The Last Smile” which has earned accolades around the globe.
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A movie on the dangers of unregulated dietary supplements — based on the real life story of a young Indian-American who succumbed to them — has been making waves in various film festivals besides prompting top US officials to initiate steps against the menace.
Business Standard
Home / India News / Indian-American film on unregulated supplements makes a splash
Indian-American film on unregulated supplements makes a splash
Press Trust of India Washington
Last Updated : Nov 27 2016 | 2:48 PM IST
A movie on the dangers of unregulated dietary supplements -- based on the real life story of a young Indian-American who succumbed to them -- has been making waves in various film festivals besides prompting top US officials to initiate steps against the menace.
'The Last Smile', directed by Shankey Srinivasan, is the story of Amit Zutshi -- the son of the film's producer Jeevan Zutshi -- who died in 2008.
"The movie was produced with the sole purpose of educating the masses about the dangers and life threatening impact of taking unregulated supplements that are available over the counters in the US," Zutshi told PTI in an interview.
It was screened at the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival last weekend and will have its Italy premiere in Florence next weekend at the 2016 edition of River to River Florence Indian Film Festival.
"The last smile of my son Amit, three days before his passing on March 19, 2008, due to the dangerous unregulated supplements will never die, through Amit Zutshi Foundation, my book and movie The Last Smile as a tribute to him and as a vehicle to save other lives," Zutshi said, before leaving for Italy this week.
Based on Zutshi's book with the same title, the movie was screened at Capitol Hill early this year which was attended by several lawmakers and influential Congressional aides. It was officially screened by Cinequest Film Festival on March 10, voted Best Film Festival by USA Today, for its world premiere.
Since then it has been screened at various prestigious international festivals including Palm beach international Film Festival in April, Vancouver Asian Film Festival in November, Livermore Valley Film Festival as well as a film festival in North Carolina.
After the unfortunate death of his son Amit, Zutshi has been single-handedly running a campaign against unregulated drugs --- talking to lawmakers and convincing the government to initiate action against manufacturers of dietary supplements.
As a result, the Justice Department itself has taken action against more than 100 makers and marketers of dietary supplements.
The New York State Attorney has asked four major retailers - Walmart, GNC, Target and Walgreens - to cease sale of their store branded herbal supplements as they do not contain the herbs purportedly listed on their labels.
"As the Indian consumer market is aping the west, and such supplements are now flooding Indian stores, it is important for the Indian government to take steps against them," Zutshi said, adding that very few of the dietary supplements which claim to be miracle pills are backed by scientific research.
From Italy, Zutshi is headed to India, where he plans to screen his movie.
"It is very important to raise awareness about it in India," he said. "I have paid a very heavy price because of this. My life changed forever because of these evil manufacturers and dealers of these unregulated supplements."
Zutshi said his campaign is against the multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical industry involved in marketing the "life threatening products", a market that remains totally unregulated by the FDA.
In the US, as many as 23,000 people end up in hospitals every year due to dietary supplements, Zutshi said referring to a study.
Millions of people take dietary supplements every day, but have you ever thought about if they are safe or not? Newsmakers Host Barbara Rodgers interviews Jeevan Zutshi President, Amit Zutshi Foundation
Business Standard
Home / India News / Indian-American film on unregulated supplements makes a splash
Indian-American film on unregulated supplements makes a splash
Press Trust of India Washington
Last Updated : Nov 27 2016 | 2:48 PM IST
A movie on the dangers of unregulated dietary supplements -- based on the real life story of a young Indian-American who succumbed to them -- has been making waves in various film festivals besides prompting top US officials to initiate steps against the menace.
'The Last Smile', directed by Shankey Srinivasan, is the story of Amit Zutshi -- the son of the film's producer Jeevan Zutshi -- who died in 2008.
"The movie was produced with the sole purpose of educating the masses about the dangers and life threatening impact of taking unregulated supplements that are available over the counters in the US," Zutshi told PTI in an interview.
It was screened at the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival last weekend and will have its Italy premiere in Florence next weekend at the 2016 edition of River to River Florence Indian Film Festival.
"The last smile of my son Amit, three days before his passing on March 19, 2008, due to the dangerous unregulated supplements will never die, through Amit Zutshi Foundation, my book and movie The Last Smile as a tribute to him and as a vehicle to save other lives," Zutshi said, before leaving for Italy this week.
Based on Zutshi's book with the same title, the movie was screened at Capitol Hill early this year which was attended by several lawmakers and influential Congressional aides. It was officially screened by Cinequest Film Festival on March 10, voted Best Film Festival by USA Today, for its world premiere.
Since then it has been screened at various prestigious international festivals including Palm beach international Film Festival in April, Vancouver Asian Film Festival in November, Livermore Valley Film Festival as well as a film festival in North Carolina.
After the unfortunate death of his son Amit, Zutshi has been single-handedly running a campaign against unregulated drugs --- talking to lawmakers and convincing the government to initiate action against manufacturers of dietary supplements.
As a result, the Justice Department itself has taken action against more than 100 makers and marketers of dietary supplements.
The New York State Attorney has asked four major retailers - Walmart, GNC, Target and Walgreens - to cease sale of their store branded herbal supplements as they do not contain the herbs purportedly listed on their labels.
"As the Indian consumer market is aping the west, and such supplements are now flooding Indian stores, it is important for the Indian government to take steps against them," Zutshi said, adding that very few of the dietary supplements which claim to be miracle pills are backed by scientific research.
From Italy, Zutshi is headed to India, where he plans to screen his movie.
"It is very important to raise awareness about it in India," he said. "I have paid a very heavy price because of this. My life changed forever because of these evil manufacturers and dealers of these unregulated supplements."
Zutshi said his campaign is against the multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical industry involved in marketing the "life threatening products", a market that remains totally unregulated by the FDA.
In the US, as many as 23,000 people end up in hospitals every year due to dietary supplements, Zutshi said referring to a study.
Department of Justice is taking criminal action against the manufacturers of the supplements.
Business Standard
Home / India News / Indian-American film on unregulated supplements makes a splash
Indian-American film on unregulated supplements makes a splash
Press Trust of India Washington
Last Updated : Nov 27 2016 | 2:48 PM IST
A movie on the dangers of unregulated dietary supplements -- based on the real life story of a young Indian-American who succumbed to them -- has been making waves in various film festivals besides prompting top US officials to initiate steps against the menace.
'The Last Smile', directed by Shankey Srinivasan, is the story of Amit Zutshi -- the son of the film's producer Jeevan Zutshi -- who died in 2008.
"The movie was produced with the sole purpose of educating the masses about the dangers and life threatening impact of taking unregulated supplements that are available over the counters in the US," Zutshi told PTI in an interview.
It was screened at the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival last weekend and will have its Italy premiere in Florence next weekend at the 2016 edition of River to River Florence Indian Film Festival.
"The last smile of my son Amit, three days before his passing on March 19, 2008, due to the dangerous unregulated supplements will never die, through Amit Zutshi Foundation, my book and movie The Last Smile as a tribute to him and as a vehicle to save other lives," Zutshi said, before leaving for Italy this week.
Based on Zutshi's book with the same title, the movie was screened at Capitol Hill early this year which was attended by several lawmakers and influential Congressional aides. It was officially screened by Cinequest Film Festival on March 10, voted Best Film Festival by USA Today, for its world premiere.
Since then it has been screened at various prestigious international festivals including Palm beach international Film Festival in April, Vancouver Asian Film Festival in November, Livermore Valley Film Festival as well as a film festival in North Carolina.
After the unfortunate death of his son Amit, Zutshi has been single-handedly running a campaign against unregulated drugs --- talking to lawmakers and convincing the government to initiate action against manufacturers of dietary supplements.
As a result, the Justice Department itself has taken action against more than 100 makers and marketers of dietary supplements.
The New York State Attorney has asked four major retailers - Walmart, GNC, Target and Walgreens - to cease sale of their store branded herbal supplements as they do not contain the herbs purportedly listed on their labels.
"As the Indian consumer market is aping the west, and such supplements are now flooding Indian stores, it is important for the Indian government to take steps against them," Zutshi said, adding that very few of the dietary supplements which claim to be miracle pills are backed by scientific research.
From Italy, Zutshi is headed to India, where he plans to screen his movie.
"It is very important to raise awareness about it in India," he said. "I have paid a very heavy price because of this. My life changed forever because of these evil manufacturers and dealers of these unregulated supplements."
Zutshi said his campaign is against the multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical industry involved in marketing the "life threatening products", a market that remains totally unregulated by the FDA.
In the US, as many as 23,000 people end up in hospitals every year due to dietary supplements, Zutshi said referring to a study.
Federal officials have received reports of 13 deaths over the last four years that cited the possible involvement of 5-Hour Energy, a highly caffeinated energy shot, according to Food and Drug Administration records and an interview with an agency official.
Business Standard
Home / India News / Indian-American film on unregulated supplements makes a splash
Indian-American film on unregulated supplements makes a splash
Press Trust of India Washington
Last Updated : Nov 27 2016 | 2:48 PM IST
A movie on the dangers of unregulated dietary supplements -- based on the real life story of a young Indian-American who succumbed to them -- has been making waves in various film festivals besides prompting top US officials to initiate steps against the menace.
'The Last Smile', directed by Shankey Srinivasan, is the story of Amit Zutshi -- the son of the film's producer Jeevan Zutshi -- who died in 2008.
"The movie was produced with the sole purpose of educating the masses about the dangers and life threatening impact of taking unregulated supplements that are available over the counters in the US," Zutshi told PTI in an interview.
It was screened at the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival last weekend and will have its Italy premiere in Florence next weekend at the 2016 edition of River to River Florence Indian Film Festival.
"The last smile of my son Amit, three days before his passing on March 19, 2008, due to the dangerous unregulated supplements will never die, through Amit Zutshi Foundation, my book and movie The Last Smile as a tribute to him and as a vehicle to save other lives," Zutshi said, before leaving for Italy this week.
Based on Zutshi's book with the same title, the movie was screened at Capitol Hill early this year which was attended by several lawmakers and influential Congressional aides. It was officially screened by Cinequest Film Festival on March 10, voted Best Film Festival by USA Today, for its world premiere.
Since then it has been screened at various prestigious international festivals including Palm beach international Film Festival in April, Vancouver Asian Film Festival in November, Livermore Valley Film Festival as well as a film festival in North Carolina.
After the unfortunate death of his son Amit, Zutshi has been single-handedly running a campaign against unregulated drugs --- talking to lawmakers and convincing the government to initiate action against manufacturers of dietary supplements.
As a result, the Justice Department itself has taken action against more than 100 makers and marketers of dietary supplements.
The New York State Attorney has asked four major retailers - Walmart, GNC, Target and Walgreens - to cease sale of their store branded herbal supplements as they do not contain the herbs purportedly listed on their labels.
"As the Indian consumer market is aping the west, and such supplements are now flooding Indian stores, it is important for the Indian government to take steps against them," Zutshi said, adding that very few of the dietary supplements which claim to be miracle pills are backed by scientific research.
From Italy, Zutshi is headed to India, where he plans to screen his movie.
"It is very important to raise awareness about it in India," he said. "I have paid a very heavy price because of this. My life changed forever because of these evil manufacturers and dealers of these unregulated supplements."
Zutshi said his campaign is against the multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical industry involved in marketing the "life threatening products", a market that remains totally unregulated by the FDA.
In the US, as many as 23,000 people end up in hospitals every year due to dietary supplements, Zutshi said referring to a study.
Testimonials
As a personal testimonial, let me say that I have seen the film and the movie is very touching and, if you are a parent, very moving.
Dr. Vijay Sazawal
I left the movie theater with a heavy heart because this movie “touched” me and “stirred “emotions inside me.
