McLibel

According to a study conducted by the BBC, McDonald’s is the corporation with the least favorable image on the Internet. It’s not looking so good for this multinational in theaters, either, with documentaries like Super-Size Me and McLibel revealing that under the Golden Arches, it’s not just the food that’s bad. McLibel tells the story of the longest lawsuit in British history: A mailman and a gardener who handed out anti-McDonald’s leaflets defend themselves against libel charges and lose–but the corporation’s victory backfires in the course of a trial that uncovers rampant environmental abuse, cruelty to animals, unsavory business practices, and labor violations, among other charges. Like Super-Size Me, this documentary takes humorous turns, even while making you think twice about what you put in your mouth. 10 Church St. S.E., Minneapolis; 612-331-3134; www.mnfilmarts.org/bell