phantom22 Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sicko SiCKO is the title of a political documentary film by Michael Moore, scheduled for release on June 29, 2007.[1] It will investigate health care with a focus on large American pharmaceutical companies and of corruption in the Food and Drug Administration. The film's taglines are:- "Get Well Soon." "This Might Hurt A Little." "What Seems To Be The Problem?" Via his blog, Moore requested "Health Care Horror Stories" from the public in an effort to share his view on the health care industry.[2] When asked about this movie, Michael Moore said, "If people ask, we tell them 'Sicko' is a comedy about 45 million people with no health care in the richest country on Earth." On April 19, 2007, Moore announced on his website that Sicko had been selected for the 2007 Cannes Film Festival where it had its world premiere on May 19, 2007. Moore also announced a June 29, 2007 release date for the U.S. and Canada. Contents [hide] 1 Plot 2 Treasury Department probe 3 Reception 4 References 5 External links [edit] Plot Spoiler warning: Plot or ending details follow. Michael Moore accompanies a number of rescue workers injured after the World Trade Center attacks of 2001 to the U.S. Guantanamo Bay detainment camp (an American territory) to ask for health care for the 9/11 responders. When unable to receive care there, they move on to Havana, Cuba, so that they can receive medical treatment they would otherwise not be able to afford.[3] Although trip participants signed confidentiality agreements prohibiting them from talking about the trip, some thought the trip a success, with The New York Post quoting John Feal, head of the Fealgood Foundation which raises money for 9/11 first responders, that “From what I hear through the grapevine those people who went [to Cuba with Moore] are utterly happy."[4] In an interview with Time Magazine, Moore states "I’m not trumpeting Castro or his regime. I just want to say to fellow Americans, "C’mon, we’re the United States! If they can [provide high quality care for all] we can do it."[5] The film includes what Moore hopes is an example of generosity of spirit. When the director found out that the Moore-bashing Web site moorewatch.com would have to close because webmaster Jim Kenefick needed money to pay his sick wife's medical bills, he sent an anonymous check for US$12,000.[6] The film also covers Moore's travels to Canada, France and the United Kingdom, investigating their health care systems and comparing them to those provided in the United States. [edit] Treasury Department probe In a May 2, 2007 letter, the Office of Foreign Assets Control informed Moore that he was the subject of a civil investigation stemming from the filmmaker's March trip to Cuba. In the letter to Moore, a Treasury official noted that the department had no record of Moore obtaining a license that authorized him to "engage in travel-related transactions involving Cuba," alleging that Moore violated the United States embargo against Cuba.[7][8] A master copy of the film is being held outside the U.S. in case American authorities attempt to seize the film as part of the criminal investigation against Moore that arose from taking American 9/11 rescue workers to Cuba for medical treatment.[9][10] [edit] Reception The documentary has received positive reviews: following early viewings at the Cannes Film Festival, Variety described Sicko "an affecting and entertaining dissection of the American health care industry,"[11] concluding it should play well internationally. British film magazine Empire commented that "Sicko is the film that truly reveals Moore as an auteur."[12] Fox News called Sicko "brilliant and uplifting" with Moore showing a heightened "maturity" in a film that "never talks down or baits the audience." [9] On May 19, 2007 more than 2,000 people applauded loudly after the film's first Cannes screening at the packed Grand Theatre Lumiere, the main festival auditorium.[13] Moore was quoted as saying: "I know the storm awaits me back in the United States." Not all audience members were pleased. Some Canadian critics did not like Michael Moore's glamorizing the Canadian health care system.[14] Many British viewers may also doubt his comments on the National Health Service, and may not be as complimentary as he is. [edit] References ^ An Update from Michael Moore (and an invitation to his film festival). www.michaelmoore.com. Retrieved on 2006-09-05. ^ Moore, Michael (February 3rd 2006). "Send Me Your Health Care Horror Stories... an appeal from Michael Moore". michaelmoore.com. ^ "Moore unveils Sicko at Cannes", InTheNews.co.uk, 2007-05-14. Retrieved on 2007-05-23. ^ "Controversial Michael Moore Flick "Sicko" Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's", pnhp.org, 2007-04-25. Retrieved on 2007-05-24. ^ "Moore in The E.R.", pnhp.org, 2007-05-17. Retrieved on 2007-05-24. ^ Sciretta, Peter. "Michael Moore Helps His Biggest Nemesis", Slash Film, 2007-05-18. Retrieved on 2007-05-24. ^ Uncle Sam Probes Michael Moore (Treasury Department investigating director's unauthorized Cuba trip). thesmokinggun.com. Retrieved on 2007-05-11. ^ Michael Moore In Trouble For Cuba Trip (Treasury Investigation; Moore Took Sept. 11 Workers To Banned Island For Treatment). www.michaelmoore.com. Retrieved on 2007-05-14. ^ a b Roger Friedman. "Sicko" Shows Michael Moore's Maturity as a Filmmaker. Fox News. Fox. Retrieved on 2007-05-21. ^ "Sicko" is Completed and We're Off to Cannes!. www.michaelmoore.com. Michael Moore. Retrieved on 2007-05-19. ^ Alissa Simon. Review: Sicko. Variety. Reed. Retrieved on 2007-05-19. ^ No Country For Old Men and Sicko. Empire. Retrieved on 2007-05-19. ^ Michael Moore's Sicko gets audience thumbs-up at Cannes. CBC Arts. CBC. Retrieved on 2007-05-21. ^ Canadian media needle Sicko. The Toronto Star. Retrieved on 2007-05-24. [edit] External links Sicko Official movie website trailer Movie preview SiCKO Trivia Sicko at the Internet Movie Database Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sicko" Categories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abass80 Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 the trailer of Sicko http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiEl1EcqnAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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