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Michael Moore’s “Sicko” promises to spark discussion

Posted May 24, 2007 at 08:17 AM by Courtney Albon

Section: His Health

Michael Moore has called his most recent documentary, “Sicko”, a call to action for the American people to push for changes within the U.S. healthcare industry.  As Moore’s previous films “Fahrenheit 911” and “Bowling for Columbine” have made his name synonymous with controversy, “Sicko” promises to add some contentious sparks to conversations about the U.S. healthcare system. 

The film highlights stories of individuals who have fallen through the cracks of what Moore and many other Americans believe to be a system far from solid. One story is that of a couple forced to move in with their daughter after emptying their funds on medical expenses while another tells of a young girl whose life could have been saved had she not been denied access to medical care at a general hospital. 

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