'Sicko' Selected for Cannes Film Festival!

[a kennedy]

We at MichaelMoore.com have just received word that Michael's new film, “Sicko,” has been selected to be part of the main program of this year's Cannes Film Festival. This is Michael's third film in a row to be an "Official Selection" at the Cannes Film Festival ("Bowling for Columbine" and "Fahrenheit 9/11" were the other two). Three years ago "Fahrenheit 9/11" won the top prize at Cannes, the Palme d'Or. "Fahrenheit" went on to become the largest grossing Palme d'Or winner in history. In 2002, "Bowling for Columbine" won the 55th Anniversary Prize.

This year's festival will take place from May 16-27. "Sicko" will play out of competition, per Michael's request. It will be the first time the film will be seen by the public. "Sicko" is scheduled to be in theaters this summer.

"I'm honored to be asked again to come to Cannes," Michael said. "It's been a good luck charm for us and the perfect place to present our work to the rest of the world. I'm hoping that this film will have the impact I think it will have."

This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival. On May 20, Michael will join all the living Palme d'Or winners on the stage in celebration of the festival.

More details to follow...

http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/mikeinthenews/index.php?id=9626

[MADem]

1. Does anyone know what this film is about? NT

[CatWoman]

3. the American Health Care Industry

I believe.......

[Marnieworld]

6. Does anyone know if Andy is in it?

I remember hearing that his story was being brought to Moore's attention and that there was interest. I really hope so.

[MADem]

11. Wow, that would be something... NT

[Gelliebeans]

13. I remember hearing that too

I thought they (MM) were contacting his family about Andy's horrible experience for this film.

[no_hypocrisy]

9. Another classic oxymoron.

[MADem]

12. That's what I suspected. But then again, the administration is also full of SICKOs with the best

health care coverage imaginable!! So I wasn't entirely sure!!!!!

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

5. The healthcare industry's fleecing of the people -nt

[uppityperson]

8. Medical/health care system in USA

Hear tell it may have some stuff on Andy in it, at least Mr.Moore got info on him.

[CatWoman]

2. I am so proud of Michael's work

:)

:thumbsup:

[Marnieworld]

4. Vive la France

They always love his stuff and create such a lovely buzz for him. Yay.

[givemebackmycountry]

7. Oh...This is gonna be good!

Everything THEY hate, we are about to shove down their throats.
America is starting to understand how badly they have been screwed.
"SICKO" is going to open a lot of eyes.

Let's get it on!

[Bluebear]

10. I love the riff on "Psycho"! nt