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McLibel

6.7/10
TMDB24 votes
Original: 85 min

A deep dive into the historic 1997–2005 libel lawsuit, wherein fast-food conglomerate McDonald's sued environmental activists Helen Steel and David Morris over a critical factsheet. It became the longest trial in English legal history and a major free-speech PR disaster for the corporation.

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About McLibel

The Postman and Gardener Who Took on McDonald's, and Won.

McLibel (2005) is a film in the documentary genres. Directed by , . The cast includes Helen Steel, Dave Morris, Bruce Alexander, Pip Donaghy.

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Runtime
85 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United Kingdom
Production companies
Journeyman Films Ltd.

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What is McLibel about?

A deep dive into the historic 1997–2005 libel lawsuit, wherein fast-food conglomerate McDonald's sued environmental activists Helen Steel and David Morris over a critical factsheet. It became the longest trial in English legal history and a major free-speech PR disaster for the corporation.

Who stars in McLibel?

Helen Steel, Dave Morris, Bruce Alexander, Pip Donaghy, Ian Flintoff, Oliver Ford Davies. See the cast cards above for character names.

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