Edition |
Special edition. |
Description |
1 videodisc (123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD; NTSC region 1; widescreen presentation; Dolby digital. |
Performer |
Michael Moore, narrator. |
Credits |
Associate producer, Rehya Young ; line producer, Jennifer Latham ; editors, Dan Swietlik, Geoffrey Richman, Christopher Seward ; co-producer, Anne Moore ; original music, Erin O'Hara ; researchers, Stephanie Palumbo, Natalie Rose, Jane Sellen Edwards, George Zornick. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for brief strong language. |
Summary |
Filmmaker Michael Moore critiques the American health care system, focusing especially on the HMOs, drug companies, and congressmen who profit from the status quo. Also includes an analysis of the health care systems in Canada, England, France and Cuba, where free universal health care is the norm. |
Note |
Special features (58 min.): 'Sicko' goes to Washington (9 min.); This country beats France (10 min.); Uniquely American (5 min.); What if you worked for G.E. in France? (3 min.); Sister Mary Fidel (1 min.); Who would Jesus deny? (6 min.); More with Mike & Tony Benn (16 min.); Interview gallery; A different kind of Hollywood premiere (3 min.); Alone without you (music video performed by The Nightwatchman, 3 min.); Theatrical trailer (2 min.); DVD credits. |
Language |
In English with optional English or Spanish subtitles. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Medical care -- United States.
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Medical economics -- United States.
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Medical policy -- United States.
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Health care reform -- United States.
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Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Added Author |
Moore, Michael, 1954 April 23- Screenwriter. Producer. Director. Narrator.
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Glynn, Kathleen R.
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Weinstein, Harvey, 1952-
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Weinstein, Bob, 1954-
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O'Hara, Meghan. Producer.
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Weinstein Company.
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Dog Eat Dog Films.
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Weinstein Company Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Genius Products, Inc.
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ISBN |
1594449023 |
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9781594449024 |
Standard No. |
796019807500 |
Music No. |
80750 Weinstein Company Home Entertainment |
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