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Sicko (2007)
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Sicko (2007)

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
June 29, 2007
Studio
Lions Gate Films
Official Site
http://www.sicko-themovie.com/
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
June 29, 2007
MPAA Rating
PG-13
Duration
113 minute(s)
Production Budget
9000000
Studio
Lions Gate Films
Official Site
http://www.sicko-themovie.com/
Director
Michael Moore
Producer
Michael Moore, Meghan O'Hara
Screenwriter
Michael Moore
Starring
  • Michael Moore
  • William Maher
  • George W. Bush
  • Richard Nixon
  • John Graham

In his provocative documentary, filmmaker Michael Moore turns his incisive lens on the American healthcare system, delivering a scathing indictment that is as darkly humorous as it is infuriating. The film follows Moore as he investigates the lives of ordinary Americans who have been failed by their health insurance providers, from a woman denied coverage for a necessary surgery to a man left to choose between his medication and his rent. Driven by a quest for answers, Moore contrasts these heartbreaking stories with the more compassionate and universal healthcare systems found in countries like Canada, Great Britain, and France, revealing a stark disparity in how nations value the well-being of their citizens. Along the way, he uncovers a tangled web of political influence and corporate greed, tracing the system's troubled roots back to figures like Richard Nixon and George W. Bush. With his trademark blend of wit, outrage, and emotional storytelling, Moore challenges viewers to question a system that often prioritizes profit over people, making a compelling case for a fundamental change in how America approaches health and humanity.