Sicko Film Discussion Questions



Sicko Film Discussion Questions

1. How was the example of the man who lost his fingers in an accident an effective way to open this film?

2. Michael Moore visits several countries to learn about their systems of healthcare. As you watch the film fill in the chart below and indicate what type of healthcare services are provided in each country.

|Country |Healthcare Services Provided |

|United States | |

|Canada | |

|France | |

|Great Britain | |

|Cuba | |

3. Which country do you believe gives its citizens the best care? Why?

4. Michael Moore often refers to countries where healthcare is provided by the government as “free”. What is the problem with his usage of the word “free” here?

5. Do you believe Michael Moore’s visit to Canada paints an accurate picture of the type of healthcare we receive here in Canada?

6. As a publicity stunt Moore takes 9/11 firefighter survivors to Cuba to receive healthcare. Do you think this makes his point about American healthcare? Why?

7. Moore states at the end of the film “that we live in a world of me not we”.

Do you believe that statement is accurate? Support your response.

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