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television

60 minute McLibel documentary
The inside story of the McLibel Trial, produced by One-Off Productions over two years. Available on video and now included here on this McSpotlight CD.

McLibel! produced by Dennis Woolf
An epic 3 1/4 hour reconstruction of the McLibel trial. Comissioned by the UK's Channel 4 and produced by Dennis Woolf, who has specialised in the detailed reconstruction of court cases and other hearings.
Press information, and broadcasting details

NBC News Report on McSpotlight - 17th April 1996
"Two British activists put McDonald's on trial around the world... simply by pushing a button on a laptop computer."
Full transcript, with pictures.

The Mark Thomas Comedy Product - 1st March 1996
Britain's top comedian pays a visit to his local Drive-Thru.
Storyboard.

CBS News piece about McLibel
Full transcript.

Oprah Winfrey Show - 15th April 1996
Americas favourite talk show host has had enough ..... and gives up beef live on air, as the B.S.E. scare hits stateside.
Full transcript

Money Programme
Dealing with the exploitative nature of 'loyalty' voucher schemes run by large companies aswell as the not so innocent concept behind educational packs 'donated' to schools by such caring multinationals as McDonald's.
Full transcript.

Have I Got News For You
The popular political quiz show asks, 'Which of the following has not been found in McDonald's food?'
Full transcript, with pictures.

video

McLibel Support Campaign Video
produced by supporters of the McLibel Campaign
This video lasts approx 15 minutes and has interviews with the two defendants as well as useful footage about McDonald's. Ideal for talks, campaigning or short video screenings.

McSpotlight : The final nail
produced by the McInformation Network
Covers the making of McSpotlight and why the Internet is such a powerfull campaigning tool. Fast, snappy and fun. Ideal for talks, short video screenings or McDonald's prosecutors.

Jungleburger and McProfit
two films by Peter Heller
An examination of the relationship between fast-food producers such as McDonald's and the destruction of rainforests.
Includes VideoClip to download

The Attack of Big Mac
part of Undercurrents2 (alternative news video)
An 8 minute mini McLibel documentary looks at how corporations use the libel laws to suppress their critics.
Full transcript. Plus online version available from FreeSpeech TV

HHH Video Mag
an underground video magazine
Footage of McLibel protestors sabotage the filming of a McDonald's commercial in Ruskin Park, London. (see also: Lark in the Park)
Stills and ordering information