Synopsis
McLibel is a documentary film directed by Franny Armstrong for Spanner Films about the McLibel case. The film was first completed, as a 52 minute television version, in 1997, after the conclusion of the original McLibel trial. It was then re-edited to 85 minute feature length in 2005, after the McLibel defendants took their case to the European Court of Human Rights.
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Recommendations
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Christian Science Monitor
Riveting, suspenseful, and a perfect antidote to the too-tricky documentary "Super-Size Me." - 75
San Francisco Chronicle
A stirring and sometimes funny film. - 75
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Steel and Morris are simply a couple of ordinary citizens who stand up for their ideals and their rights in the face of intimidation. Which is what makes this underdog story matter. - 70
Variety
An alarming if ultimately inspiring David-and-Goliath parable for today.