Sicko Movie Essay

While watching Sicko,I experienced a whirlwind of different emotions ranging from sadness, hate, fear, and finally determination and passion. This film gave me a new perspective on the American government and healthcare. Michael Moore was able to identify ways in which the healthcare industry is doing the opposite of what it is meant to be doing. The film also went on to show the different ways culture and environment can affect one’s health and wellness. The film states that about 50 million Americans have no health insurance, and America ranks 37 in the healthcare around the world. Health insurance company’s main goal is to help people receive health care when needed, or that is what most Americans are made to believe. In reality, instead of helping Americans receive the health care they deserve, health insurance companies, as well as pharmaceutical companies are making it extremely hard to get the right to have quality care. Everyday Americans are affected because health insurance companies have the ability to control which treatment one can receive, as well as the ability to be seen in a hospital. Along with having control over one’s medical treatments, the insurance companies have the right to reject one receiving any benefits because …show more content…
Michael takes his viewers to Canada, Great Britain, France, and Cuba where one is able to see that all of these countries have one thing in common, and that is universal health care. The governments in these countries believe in giving their people free quality care. Giving this type of care has proven to be extremely beneficial to their people. The people in these countries have a lower infant mortality rates, and a higher life expectancy. It is clear to see that in these countries, universal healthcare is working for