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The Postman and Gardener Who Took on McDonald's, and Won.
The Postman and Gardener Who Took on McDonald's, and Won.
Documentary - 2005
McLibel
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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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Runtime:
85 min
Release date:
20 May 2005
Country:
GB
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$7,234
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination

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fresh:
You can't help but take a little pleasure in watching jerk lawyers -- and an arrogant mega-corporation, with money and laws and seemingly the judge too on its side -- lose in every way imaginable.
– Roger Moore,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jul 2005
fresh:
An alarming if ultimately inspiring David-and-Goliath parable for today.
– Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
16 Jun 2005
fresh:
A stirring and sometimes funny film.
– John McMurtrie,
San Francisco Chronicle,
10 Jun 2005
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