Alberta Nurses Get Moore Love

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Alberta Nurses Get Moore Love

 

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(Alliance Atlantis) – In an effort to encourage members of the public to see

Michael Moore’s latest provocative and acclaimed film SiCKO last week, The

United Nurses of Alberta purchased 150 tickets to distribute to the public.

Today

[July 12, 2007], Michael Moore congratulated their efforts and offered to

reimburse the union for their action.

 

When reached for comment, Michael Moore stated, " Nurses across Canada are on

the front line in the battle against those forces who want to inch the

Canadian health care system toward the American way. They know that once a

Canadian

sees SiCKO, the last thing they will want is an American-style approach. The

problems that do exist with the Canadian system are a result of it being

under-funded. The solution to better health care in Canada cannot be found south

of

the border. "

 

As further show of appreciation, Alliance Atlantis Motion Picture

Distribution announced that it will offer one free admission to see SiCKO to all

nurses

across Canada for a limited time starting on Monday, July 16th through to

Thursday, July 19th. Nurses must present valid documentation at the box office

of

participating theatres.

 

" Sometimes it takes an American like Michael Moore, to remind us of what

Canada does right, " says United Nurses of Alberta President Heather Smith. " Some

people are constantly pushing to turn health care into a profit-making

business. SiCKO is an excellent vaccination against that privatization disease.

It’s

good for our health. "

 

Jim Sherry, Executive Managing Director of Alliance Atlantis Motion Picture

Distribution comments, " We applaud the United Nurses of Alberta for their

enthusiasm and hope to encourage others in the nursing profession to see the

film

that continues to spark debate across this country. By offering this

opportunity to nurses across Canada, we are acknowledging the considerable

amount of

interest that has been expressed to us by several nurses unions and it is our

hope that this gesture will resonate in continued dialogue and debate

surrounding

this remarkable film. "

 

Canadian exhibitors, Cineplex Entertainment and Empire Theatres, have

displayed overwhelming support by participating in this special promotion as

well as

displaying generous support to the nurses' unions throughout the country.