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Politics : View from the Center and Left
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To: TimF who wrote (39425)7/10/2007 10:13:25 PM
From: JohnM  Read Replies (2) of 541572
 
Moore's film addresses the negative stereotypes that Americans have of the healthcare systems in Canada, Britain, France, and Cuba. It uses both anecdotal conversations and data--the standard data that's mentioned for developed countries.

But much of the power of the film derives from its resonance with the audiences' experiences in the American healthcare system. He says, early on, that the subject of the film is not the uninsured but the insured and the failure of the system for them. Then let's folk tell their stories.

We went to an early Sunday afternoon showing. The movie was filled. Perhaps there were a few empty seats at the back. I couldn't see.

There was much applauding. But just as significant, there was much whispering, at least around us, when those American stories were told. I tried to listen to some of it. And the portions I heard were recounting similar experiences. Tone of voice also conveyed that.

So, one can quibble with this or that small point--I could certainly find a couple--and I can imagine doing certain parts of the film differently--the Gitmo portion was unnecessary, but the overall impression is powerful.

Also, the bit about Cuba in that quote you offered, is nothing but prejudice. No evidence; just prejudice.
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