Helen Steel and Dave Morris faced McDonald's in a landmark libel case over a critical pamphlet, culminating in a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights.
“The Postman and Gardener Who Took on McDonald's, and Won.”
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Helen Steel and Dave Morris faced McDonald's in a landmark libel case over a critical pamphlet, culminating in a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights.
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Synopsis
Helen Steel and Dave Morris faced McDonald's in a high-profile libel case that began in the 1990s. They were sued for distributing a pamphlet that criticized the fast-food chain's practices. McLibel documents their lengthy legal battle, which culminated in a significant ruling by the European Court of Human Rights. The film, directed by Franny Armstrong and Ken Loach, was initially completed in 1997 as a 52-minute version and later extended to 85 minutes in 2005. It features courtroom reconstructions and interviews with notable figures, including Eric Schlosser and Morgan Spurlock.
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Why Watch
- See courtroom reconstructions by Ken Loach.
- Meet activists who took on McDonald's.
- Find out about the European Court of Human Rights appeal.
Did You Know
- The original version of McLibel was completed in 1997.
- More than 25 million people have seen the film as of August 2004.
- The 2005 version was released theatrically in multiple countries including the UK and U.S.
- The film features over six hours of extras on its DVD release.
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What year was the extended version of McLibel released?
The extended version of McLibel was released in 2005.
How many people have seen the film McLibel as of August 2004?
As of August 2004, more than 25 million people have seen the film.
What rating did McLibel receive on Rotten Tomatoes?
McLibel has a 100% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 10 reviews.
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