November 6, 2007

SiCKO, the movie: Friday night, and free

How sick is the American health care system? Don't get me started. Don't get me started.

We can all agree it's broken: there are 50 million Americans without health insurance, Congress can't find the backbone to provide coverage for 26 million children, prescription drugs can cost as much as a compact car. Don't get me started!

Earlier this year, filmmaker and provacateur Michael Moore -- he of Fahrenheit 9/11, which skewered the war on terror and won the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or in 2004 -- brought out a controversial documentary about health care in the U.S. Now, for the first time (I think!), it will be shown in Racine -- one night only, and free!

Sponsored by Americans for Democratic Action, Citizen Action of Wisconsin, SEIU 1199 and Mayor Gary Becker, SiCKO will be shown in two places hereabouts on Friday, Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m.: In Racine at Union Hall, 1840 Sycamore Ave. and at UW-Parkside, in Greenquist Hall, Room 103, with parking in the Communications Building parking lot.

Space is limited; call Will at 262.994.8905 to RSVP.

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