Sicko [videorecording] / The Weinstein Company presents a Dog Eat Dog Films production ; producer, Meghan O'Hara ; written, produced and directed by Michael Moore.
Publisher: [New York, N.Y.] : Weinstein Company, c2007.
ISBN: 1594449023
9781594449024
Description: 1 videodisc (123 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject: Medical care United States.
Health care reform United States.
Medical care Public opinion.
Medical economics United States.
Medical policy United States.
Medical care United States.
Health care reform United States.
Medical care Public opinion.
Medical economics United States.
Medical policy United States.
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Documentary films.
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Films for the hearing impaired.
Videodiscs.
DVD-Video discs.
Credits: Director of photography, Christoph Vitt ; editors, Geoffrey Richman, Christopher Seward, Dan Swietlik ; music, Erin O'Hara.
Performers: Narrator, Michael Moore.
Target Audience: MPAA rating: PG-13; for brief strong language.
Notes: English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH); in English (Dolby 5.1) with optional English or Spanish subtitles.
Special features: Sicko goes to Washington, This country beats France, Uniquely American, what if you worked for G.E. in France?, Sister Mary Fidel, Who would Jesus deny, more with Mike & Tony Benn, a different kind of Hollywood premiere, "Alone without you," music video performed by the Nightwatchman, interview gallery, theatrical trailer.
For private home use only.
Summary: Michael Moore interviews Americans who have been denied treatment by the United States health care insurance companies -- companies who sacrifice essential health services in order to maximize profits. Sheds light on the how complicated it can become for communities and individuals, and the sacrifices they have made when they are denied health care coverage.
