‘No End in Sight’

Staff / Truthdig Jan 11, 2008 The BBC takes a look at the documentary "No End in Sight," which features Bush administration insiders who offer a behind-the-scenes look at the incompetent invasion and occupation of Iraq. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

What Would Jesus Buy?

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Nov 21, 2007 "Rev. Billy" wants you to stop shopping. He's the brainchild of an anti-consumerism activist and the subject of a new movie that takes a hard and entertaining look at our shopping-addicted culture just in time for "Black Friday." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Iron Maiden Meets IEDs in ‘Heavy Metal in Baghdad’

Staff / Truthdig Oct 2, 2007 Well, this particular motion picture decidedly won't be the feel-good family drama of the year -- and that's just one more excellent reason to go see "Heavy Metal in Baghdad," an inside glimpse into the Baghdad metalhead scene, when it (hopefully) comes to a theater near you. Meanwhile, check out the theatrical trailer here. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

No End in Sight

Staff / Truthdig Aug 25, 2007 Take a look back at the Iraq debacle with the trailer for the Sundance award-winning "No End in Sight," by first-time filmmaker Charles Ferguson. According to Time, it's "the most important movie you are likely to see this year." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Moore and Maher on ‘SiCKO’

Staff / Truthdig Jun 30, 2007 Back on May 25th, Michael Moore joined "Real Time" host Bill Maher to chat about his latest, "SiCKO," which Maher called "amazing" and "your best yet." In case you missed it or you just can't get enough of the all-American documentarian on this "SiCKO" Friday, check it out. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Movie Review: Michael Moore’s “SiCKO”

Eunice Wong / Truthdig Jun 29, 2007 After all the usual controversy that swirls around any film by director and rabble-rouser Michael Moore, and after all those stories about Moore taking 9/11 workers to Cuba for treatment, "SiCKO" is finally in theaters. Eunice Wong delivers her diagnosis for Truthdig. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Movie Review: Michael Moore’s “SiCKO”

Staff / Truthdig Jun 29, 2007 After all the usual controversy that swirls around any film by director and rabble-rouser Michael Moore, and after all those stories about Moore taking 9/11 workers to Cuba for treatment, "SiCKO" is finally in theaters. Eunice Wong delivers her diagnosis for Truthdig. Dig deeper

Watch ‘Sicko’ and Call Your Congressman in the Morning

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Jun 28, 2007 The rudimentary equation of the health insurance industry is that to make a profit, it must take in more money than it pays out in claims. This is why the public, as distinct from the political class, will intuitively understand and likely appreciate Michael Moore's new film, "Sicko." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘SiCKO’: Michael Moore’s Prescription for Change

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Jun 20, 2007 Michael Moore screened his new film, "SiCKO," on Father's Day at a special New York event honoring Sept. 11 first responders. Moore spoke of their heroism and recognized their role in the film. "SiCKO" is about the broken U.S. healthcare system. Case in point: the 9/11 rescue workers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Michael Moore, Oprah and ‘Sicko’

Staff / Truthdig Jun 12, 2007 Documentarian Michael Moore takes clips from his latest to Oprah for a discussion of the healthcare crisis and why even Republicans are responding warmly to the film: "I don't want this to be a political issue When you get sick, you get sick The illness doesn't care whether you're a Democrat or a Republican". Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Moore Takes ‘Sicko’ to Sacramento

Staff / Truthdig Jun 9, 2007 Director Michael Moore will use his new documentary "Sicko" as an advocacy tool for healthcare reform on June 12, when he will testify before the California State Legislature in Sacramento about his film -- a scathing critique of the U.S. healthcare system. Moore will also join nurses' and doctors' activist groups, as well as state Sen. Sheila Kuehl, for a rally at the state Capitol. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Moore Pays Foe’s Health Bills

Staff / Truthdig May 19, 2007 Michael Moore is enjoying major buzz at the Cannes Film Festival for his new film, "Sicko," about the U.S. healthcare system. Meanwhile, one of his staunchest detractors has discovered that the anonymous benefactor who paid off his sick wife's $12,000 yearly medical insurance bill was none other than the documentary filmmaker. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )