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McLibel Support Campaign
P R E S S . R E L E A S E . 05/04/05
 
 
Fri April 15th - 'Mc50th:celebration or last rites?'  
 
An evening of entertainment, public debate, showing of the 'McLibel' documentary - and the world premiere of the new McLibel DVD!  
 
Conway Hall, Red Lion Sq, London WC1. 6pm - 11pm.
All welcome. Entry £3 or donation (no advance booking necessary)
Organised by the McLibel Support Campaign

This event marks the 50th anniversary to the day of the founding of the McDonald's Corporation - 50 years of profiteering from junk food, McJobs, and the exploitation of children, animals and the environment. There will be a public showing of the new McLibel documentary film, the world premiere of the McLibel DVD (showing clips from some of the 5 hours of diverse and exclusive material on the spannerfilms double-disc DVD)*, and Q&A and debate introduced by the 'McLibel 2' about McWorld: enough is enough - when's the funeral? The event will also be a celebration of 20 years of international anti-McDonald's campaigning. There will also be comedy and live music (tbc) - food and refreshments will be available.

Programme:

6.30pmMcLibel film screening
8pmPremiere of McLibel DVD (some highlights)
8.45pmMcWorld: enough is enough - when's the funeral? Q&A and debate introduced by the 'McLibel 2'.
9.30pm Live entertainment, socialising, food, copies of the DVD available . . .

* Double-disc DVD pack includes the full new 85min documentary [2005], the original 52min version [1997], revealing and hilarious commentary tracks, tape of secret McLibel 2 meeting with McDonald’s US executives, quiz, photo gallery, interviews (case witnesses, a McDonald’s spy, an ex-Ronald McDonald, and others...) background info on the McLibel campaign, film trailers and much more! Available at the event for a special price…

More info:
· the event: mclibel@globalnet.co.uk
· the film and DVD: info@spannerfilms.net / www.spannerfilms.net
· the campaign: www.mcspotlight.org  
 
 
 
contact details 
 
McLibel Support Campaign
5 Caledonian Road, London, N1 9DX, UK.
Tel/Fax: +44 (207) 713 1269
E-mail: mclibel@globalnet.co.uk
Web: http://www.mcspotlight.org 
 
 
 
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- press releases & statements
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- The McLibel Trial
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