McLibel

McLibel

2005 · 85 min · EN · 6.7 (24 votes)
Dir. Ken Loach, Franny Armstrong · Starring Helen Steel, Dave Morris, Bruce Alexander, Pip Donaghy, Ian Flintoff, Oliver Ford Davies · Music Chris Brierley

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

Documentary

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.

VIBE

A David-and-Goliath legal battle unfolds, showcasing the power of persistent activism against corporate might. It feels like a rallying cry, an earnest look at fighting for what's right, even against overwhelming odds.

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