TORONTO — Nurses across Canada will be able to see Michael Moore's new documentary "Sicko'' for free for a limited time beginning next week.

The move by distributor Alliance Atlantis all started with a group of nurses in Alberta.

The United Nurses of Alberta decided to purchase 150 tickets to the movie to distribute to the public.

When filmmaker Michael Moore heard about it, he announced that he'd reimburse the cost of the movie tickets to the organization.

Moore says the nurses know that once a Canadian sees his film, the last thing they will want is an American-style approach to health care.

"Sicko'' criticizes the U.S. health-care system and compares it to countries with universal coverage, such as Canada.

Alliance Atlantis jumped on board with the free ticket offer for all Canadian nurses. Between Monday, July 16, and Thursday, July 19, nurses showing proper ID can see "Sicko'' at not cost at any Cineplex Entertainment, Empire or Landmark Theatre.