McLibel (film)

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McLibel
Directed by Franny Armstrong
Produced by Franny Armstrong
Starring Helen Steel
David Morris
Eric Schlosser
Oliver Ford Davies
Editing by David G. Hill
Gregers Sall
Release date(s) 2005
Running time 50 minutes (TV)
85 minutes (feature)
Language English
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McLibel is a 2005 documentary film directed by Franny Armstrong about the McLibel case. The film was produced in two versions: a 50 minute version for television, and an 85 minute feature length version for theatrical and DVD distribution.

The film consists mostly of interviews and stock news footage of the "McLibel two", David Morris and Helen Steel. They discuss various aspects of the trial and their own personal stories. Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation, also gives interviews. The film also includes readings of trial transcripts by actors.