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"Ahead of "Sicko" Release, Michael Moore Brings Health Care Campaign to California State Assembly

by Democracy Now (reposted)

Thu, Jun 14, 2007 8:48AM

Thursday, June 14, 2007 : Michael Moore's campaign to overhaul the nation's health care industry has officially begun. On Tuesday, the Academy Award winning filmmaker joined 1,000 members of the California Nurses Association in a rally outside the California State House to secure guaranteed health care for all in this country. Moore also testified at an unofficial legislative briefing inside the State House. The organizing coincides with the upcoming release of Sicko, Moore's new documentary on the nation's health care system.

Michael Moore's campaign to overhaul the nation's health care industry has officially begun. On Tuesday, the Academy Award winning filmmaker joined 1,000 members of the California Nurses Association in a rally outside the California State House to secure guaranteed health care for all in this country. Moore also testified at an unofficial legislative briefing inside the State House. The organizing coincides with the upcoming release of Moore's new documentary on the nation's health care system. The movie is titled Sicko. In a moment we'll hear Michael Moore in his own words but first a few scenes from the movie.

Trailer for Sicko. On Tuesday Michael Moore addressed over 1,000 members of the California Nurses Association in Sacramento.

Michael Moore , speaking at health care rally outside California State House. Anticipation for Michael Moore's new film Sicko is high among supporters of universal health care. Congressman John Conyers of Michigan has said: "The release of Michael Moore's Sicko is one of the most important developments in the national debate on our health care crisis since the Clintons attempted to pass universal health care legislation in 1994." On Tuesday Michael Moore addressed California lawmakers at a special briefing.

Michael Moore , testifying Tuesday before California State Assembly.

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§"Sicko" Interviewees Tell Harrowing First-Hand Stories of U.S. Health Care Failures"

by Democracy Now (reposted)

Thu, Jun 14, 2007 8:48AM

Thursday, June 14, 2007 : As Michael Moore called for legal action against health insurance executives, lawmakers also heard testimony from several people featured in Sicko. Dawnelle Keys talked about how her 18-month-old daughter died after being denied treatment at a hospital. Andy Bales of the Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles testified about how hospitals dump patients on Skid Row. And Dr. Linda Penno spoke about her work as a medical reviewer for the health insurer Humana. She says she denied one patient a life-saving operation to protect company profits.

After Michael Moore spoke at Tuesday's health care briefing in Sacramento, lawmakers heard testimony from several people featured in his film Sicko. Dawnelle Keys talked about how 18-month-old daughter Michelle died in Los Angeles in 1993 hours after being denied treatment at a hospital.

Dawnelle Keys , testifying Tuesday before California State Assembly. Andy Bales of the Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles testified about how hospitals dump patients on Skid Row.

Andy Bales , testifying Tuesday before California State Assembly. After Dawnelle Keys and Andy Bales testified, Michael Moore urged lawmakers to take action against health care executives.

Michael Moore , testifying Tuesday before California State Assembly. Doctor Linda Penno also spoke in Sacramento on Tuesday. She is a former medical reviewer for the health insurer Humana. This excerpt from Sicko features Penno testifying before Congress in 1996.

Dr. Linda Penno , in excerpt of "Sicko." On Tuesday Dr. Linda Penno spoke about her work as a medical reviewer for the health insurer Humana.

Dr. Linda Penno , testifying Tuesday before California State Assembly.

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