Friends, Seven years ago I made a movie where I went to nine countries to see what great ideas of theirs I could "steal" and bring back here to help us in the U.S. It was called "Where To Invade Next", with the satirical idea of doing what we do best — invading countries — but instead of taking their oil or land, we take something we could really use: free health care, 8 weeks of paid vacation, free college and more women in power. I thought that now would be a good time to show you one scene from it —my visit to Iceland and how the women decided to fight back.
Thank you, Michael, this is very inspiring and appropriately enraging. And it all started with women demonstrating, with a one day strike, what happens when a society doesn't have women's labor.
The end of this segment is chilling, and so, so true. We in the states are not living in a country run with everyone's well-being in mind. I'd guess if you showed the last two minutes to any American audience, you'd get a majority quietly nodding in agreement. I wonder when we'll all come together and put the bastards far away, very, very, very, very, VERY far away.
I was blessed with the wisdom to see this wonderful documentary when it was first released; THANK YOU for the wonderful reminder of the power women have IF WE CHOOSE TO USE IT!!
I'm still weeping after watching. Those Icelandic women are beautiful, heroic, and grounded. And, yes, - every society must be centered around providing a safe, decent life opportunity for every one of its members. Imagine the joy Americans, - all Americans - could feel knowing no person in our great nation was homeless, or hungry, or lacking healthcare, or without a good job! Imagine the pride Americans might take knowing our great people provided a good life for everyone. -- Thank you, Michael, for sharing with us here, and for the great good you do on behalf of our beloved country.
I have always loved this segment from your film. I must add, though, the US has a much more diverse ethnic population, which complicates everything. I am not disparaging Iceland's accomplishments, but only one Black woman is shown, and only 1% of Iceland's population is Black.
As we put more women in charge in the US we must be inclusive of not just gender, but all other facets of our humanity.
This absolutely wonderful movie was an eye opener. If I ran the world I'd release it again. It has such a good rundown of Norway's prison system, where the recidivism rate is about 20 % and ours is 78%. Now on Zoom I ask if people know about Norway and hardly anyone does. That system is an example of how we could change the world by focusing on the good of the whole. In Norway, it's rehabilitation instead of pounds of flesh which makes the country work. It's a principle we need to understand. Here's the blog post I did about it where I talk about "Where to Invade Next": https://suespeaks.org/shocking-ignorance-guns-prisons/
And speaking of women:
Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater. If you give her sperm, she'll give you a baby. If you give her a house, she'll give you a home. If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal. If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart. She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her. So, if you give her any crap be ready to receive a ton of shit.
I own this movie and love showing it to friends as you drive your points with humor. I love the segment about school lunches and how the children serve each other, learning community at a young age. Yes Good idea for women to strike for a day for their rights, haha, I would love to experience that action.
Women can be as ruthless and heartless as any man. There’s a few real prizes in Congress at the moment who are as dumb as posts and meaner than snakes. We need men and women who are smart and recognize that if we help others to rise, we all rise. Governments seem to collect money and then fight over how to spend it. The time would be better spent figuring out how to make the country better for its citizens. The movie was great and raised a lot of important points.
How I enjoyed this movie when it came out and its relevance remains. However, I looked upon the premise with fresh eyes this morning and realized it's not gender that is paramount to change, but rather content, intent, and purpose. We have had some very wacky women who have obtained power to our detriment. Michele Bachmann, Sarah Palin, Krysten Sinema, and Susan Collins comes to mind. Not all women are worthy of the sentiment to add power to their list of achievements. Regardless of my thoughts on this morning concerning one small segment of your brilliant film, rest assured, I loved it and still do. What's next, Michael?
YES!!!! LOVE that film!! Have watched it several times and recommended to friends and family. Those Icelandic women got what they needed... quietly, peacefully, no violence and immediately.
During my trip to Denmark in May, I noticed prices were almost half of what they used to be. Now, is the time to go abroad, while the US $ equals the Euro 💸
Thank you, Michael, this is very inspiring and appropriately enraging. And it all started with women demonstrating, with a one day strike, what happens when a society doesn't have women's labor.
The end of this segment is chilling, and so, so true. We in the states are not living in a country run with everyone's well-being in mind. I'd guess if you showed the last two minutes to any American audience, you'd get a majority quietly nodding in agreement. I wonder when we'll all come together and put the bastards far away, very, very, very, very, VERY far away.
You are such a GOOD TROUBLEmaker!!
I was blessed with the wisdom to see this wonderful documentary when it was first released; THANK YOU for the wonderful reminder of the power women have IF WE CHOOSE TO USE IT!!
I'm still weeping after watching. Those Icelandic women are beautiful, heroic, and grounded. And, yes, - every society must be centered around providing a safe, decent life opportunity for every one of its members. Imagine the joy Americans, - all Americans - could feel knowing no person in our great nation was homeless, or hungry, or lacking healthcare, or without a good job! Imagine the pride Americans might take knowing our great people provided a good life for everyone. -- Thank you, Michael, for sharing with us here, and for the great good you do on behalf of our beloved country.
I have always loved this segment from your film. I must add, though, the US has a much more diverse ethnic population, which complicates everything. I am not disparaging Iceland's accomplishments, but only one Black woman is shown, and only 1% of Iceland's population is Black.
As we put more women in charge in the US we must be inclusive of not just gender, but all other facets of our humanity.
This absolutely wonderful movie was an eye opener. If I ran the world I'd release it again. It has such a good rundown of Norway's prison system, where the recidivism rate is about 20 % and ours is 78%. Now on Zoom I ask if people know about Norway and hardly anyone does. That system is an example of how we could change the world by focusing on the good of the whole. In Norway, it's rehabilitation instead of pounds of flesh which makes the country work. It's a principle we need to understand. Here's the blog post I did about it where I talk about "Where to Invade Next": https://suespeaks.org/shocking-ignorance-guns-prisons/
And speaking of women:
Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater. If you give her sperm, she'll give you a baby. If you give her a house, she'll give you a home. If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal. If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart. She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her. So, if you give her any crap be ready to receive a ton of shit.
I own this movie and love showing it to friends as you drive your points with humor. I love the segment about school lunches and how the children serve each other, learning community at a young age. Yes Good idea for women to strike for a day for their rights, haha, I would love to experience that action.
loved the movie when I saw it in the theater, thanks for the reminder.
Thank you Michael. This was my favorite part of your movie. It haunted me since I saw it. So perfect for this moment. Thank you.
I enjoyed this film segment so much! Parts of it made me laugh out loud with joyous delight!
And it's right on time. I sorely needed to hear some good words right this very moment.
Excuse me for calling you Saint Michael, St Michael. Since I'm not Catholic, I assume it's not's a sacrilege for me to do so!
Thank you for telling the truth!
Women can be as ruthless and heartless as any man. There’s a few real prizes in Congress at the moment who are as dumb as posts and meaner than snakes. We need men and women who are smart and recognize that if we help others to rise, we all rise. Governments seem to collect money and then fight over how to spend it. The time would be better spent figuring out how to make the country better for its citizens. The movie was great and raised a lot of important points.
How I enjoyed this movie when it came out and its relevance remains. However, I looked upon the premise with fresh eyes this morning and realized it's not gender that is paramount to change, but rather content, intent, and purpose. We have had some very wacky women who have obtained power to our detriment. Michele Bachmann, Sarah Palin, Krysten Sinema, and Susan Collins comes to mind. Not all women are worthy of the sentiment to add power to their list of achievements. Regardless of my thoughts on this morning concerning one small segment of your brilliant film, rest assured, I loved it and still do. What's next, Michael?
YES!!!! LOVE that film!! Have watched it several times and recommended to friends and family. Those Icelandic women got what they needed... quietly, peacefully, no violence and immediately.
During my trip to Denmark in May, I noticed prices were almost half of what they used to be. Now, is the time to go abroad, while the US $ equals the Euro 💸
Who to invade next? 🏃♀️
I weep because in the USA the disease of Me has infected women too. I loved seeing this episode again, thank you.
It's sad. Though more women have been elevated, there's plenty of room at the top!
That movie was inspirational! As are you, Michael. Thank you!