Sicko - Michael Moore
Sicko is a 2007 documentary produced, written and directed by the American filmmaker Michael Moore. The film investigates the United States health cares system, focusing primarily on health insurance and the pharmaceutical industry. Moore does not in fact pose questions as to how America should reform its health care however it does suggest many solutions.
Michael Moore depicts the American health care system as one that contains many flaws. He goes on to show different people who have not been able to afford the ridiculous sum of money to perform certain procedures. While scrutinizing the American health care system Michael ventures to Canada, France, Cuba and Great Britain in an attempt to compare health insurance and pharmaceuticals. The audience is invited to believe that America has the worst health care out of all five countries. Through this documentary film Moore suggests the causes for this predicament blaming the government for accepting bribes. Using the voices of different members of major insurers he is able to paint viewers a picture of the devastation people face. Moore uses unbalanced arguments and evidence to convincingly impose his biased opinion upon his audience. This is seen through a majority of Sicko. Moore positively portrays the health care systems of other countries, produces incorrect information and does not declare laws that have been put in place; he also uses editing techniques to show false images.
Michael Moore sugar coats the Canadian health care system by not mentioning to viewers the long waiting lists and even cancelations of lifesaving surgery. There are even waiting lists to get on waiting lists. Due to this, Timely Medical Alternatives is a thriving business that specializes in transporting Canadians, who don’t want to wait for medical care, to Buffalo. Moore also fails to mention that there is a law prohibiting Canadian citizens from paying for urgently needed medical treatments or from obtaining private health care.
Michael Moore depicts the American health care system as one that contains many flaws. He goes on to show different people who have not been able to afford the ridiculous sum of money to perform certain procedures. While scrutinizing the American health care system Michael ventures to Canada, France, Cuba and Great Britain in an attempt to compare health insurance and pharmaceuticals. The audience is invited to believe that America has the worst health care out of all five countries. Through this documentary film Moore suggests the causes for this predicament blaming the government for accepting bribes. Using the voices of different members of major insurers he is able to paint viewers a picture of the devastation people face. Moore uses unbalanced arguments and evidence to convincingly impose his biased opinion upon his audience. This is seen through a majority of Sicko. Moore positively portrays the health care systems of other countries, produces incorrect information and does not declare laws that have been put in place; he also uses editing techniques to show false images.
Michael Moore sugar coats the Canadian health care system by not mentioning to viewers the long waiting lists and even cancelations of lifesaving surgery. There are even waiting lists to get on waiting lists. Due to this, Timely Medical Alternatives is a thriving business that specializes in transporting Canadians, who don’t want to wait for medical care, to Buffalo. Moore also fails to mention that there is a law prohibiting Canadian citizens from paying for urgently needed medical treatments or from obtaining private health care.