Synopsis

The consequences of illness can be devastating for those lacking health insurance. *Critical Condition* by Roger Weisberg (Waging a Living, POV 2006) illuminates the nation's escalating healthcare crisis by portraying the harrowing experiences of four Americans facing critical illness, who discover that being uninsured can jeopardize their livelihoods, health, homes, savings, and ultimately, their lives. Captured in a vérité style, *Critical Condition* offers a poignant and essential exposé at a