Sicko
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Michael Moore
Michael Moore
Kathleen Glynn
Kirsten Johnson
Jennifer Latham
Paul Leonardo
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Opening with profiles of several ordinary Americans whose lives have been disrupted, shattered and--in some cases--ended by health care catastrophe, the film makes it clear that the crisis doesn't only affect the 47 million uninsured citizens, but also the millions of others who dutifully pay their premiums and who often get strangled by bureaucratic red tape as well. After detailing just how the system got into such a mess (the short answer: profits and Nixon), viewers are whisked around the world, visiting countries including Canada, Great Britain and France, where all citizens receive free medical benefits. Finally, Moore gathers a group of 9/11 heroes--rescue workers now suffering from debilitating illnesses who have been denied medical attention in the United States. He takes them to a most expected place, and in addition to finally receiving care; they also engage in some unexpected diplomacy. The film is a straight-shooting portrait of the crazy and sometimes cruel U.S. health care system, told from the vantage of everyday people faced with extraordinary and bizarre challenges in their quest for basic health coverage.
Director
Michael Moore
Crew
Kathleen Glynn
Kirsten Johnson
Jennifer Latham
Paul Leonardo
Anne Moore
Michael Moore
Michael Moore
Erin O'hara
Meghan O'hara
Geoffrey Richman
Christopher Seward
Kent Sparling
Dan Swietlik
Bob Weinstein
Harvey Weinstein
Rehya Young
Film Details
Technical Specs
Award Nominations
Best Documentary Feature
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Winner of the 2007 award for Best Documentary by the Washington DC Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA).
Winner of the 2007 Eddie Award for Best Edited Documentary by the American Cinema Editors (ACE).
Winner of the 2007 Producer of the Year Award in Documentary Theatrical Motion Pictures by the Producers Guild of America (PGA).
Winner of the 2007 Satellite Award for Best Documentary by the International Press Academy (IPA).
Released in United States Summer June 22, 2007
Expanded Release in United States June 29, 2007
Released in United States on Video November 6, 2007
Released in United States 2007
Shown at London Film Festival (Gala) October 17-November 1, 2007.
Previously set up at Miramax.
The Weinstein Company and Lionsgate set up a distribution partnership whereby Lionsgate handles domestic distribution and TWC distributes internationally and absorbs all marketing, publicity and P&A costs.
Released in United States Summer June 22, 2007 (NY)
Expanded Release in United States June 29, 2007
Released in United States on Video November 6, 2007
Released in United States 2007 (Shown at London Film Festival (Gala) October 17-November 1, 2007.)
Winner of the 2007 award for Best Documentary by the Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA).
