Asbestos & Mesothelioma Films

"Breathtaking: The Campaign to Fight Mesothelioma" is the most current mesothelioma-specific documentary, featuring patient stories and researcher interviews. For the broader asbestos story, "Libby, Montana" documents the most devastating community asbestos disaster in American history. For a quick introduction, John Oliver's "Last Week Tonight: Asbestos" segment reached millions and remains the most accessible overview.

Many are freely available on YouTube, PBS.org, or through public library systems. Some are available through streaming subscriptions (HBO Max, Amazon Prime, Paramount+). We have included where-to-watch information for each film. Your local library may also have DVD copies of documentaries not available online.

Paul Danziger, lead attorney at Danziger & De Llano, LLP — the law firm that sponsors Mesothelioma-Lung-Cancer.org — was the executive producer and co-writer of "Puncture" (2011), starring Chris Evans. The film dramatizes a real product liability case and captures the dynamics of fighting powerful corporations for justice.

Understanding the history of asbestos — how companies knew about the dangers and concealed them — provides important context for mesothelioma patients and families. These films document the corporate negligence that is the foundation of legal claims for compensation. They also connect patients to a broader community of advocates working toward a global asbestos ban.