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ve·ge·ta·rian - (vj-t‚r-n)
n. A person who does not eat meat or fish. They may however, eat eggs, cheese and other dairy products. Ethical vegetarians often avoid fur or leather.
ve·gan - (vgn, vjn)
n. A strict vegetarian who eats plant products only, especially one who uses no products derived from animals, such as honey, fur or leather.
a·him·sa- (-hms‰)
n. A Buddhist and Hindu doctrine expressing belief in the sacredness of all living creatures and urging the avoidance of harm and violence.
jai·gong slang. Cantonese for the word 'vegetarian' (useful to know in a chinese restaurant).
“McLIBEL” SCREENING Presented by Cinema Libre Studio Saturday, June 11, 2005 at 7:00 pm The Landmark Lumiere 3 1572 California Street, between Polk & Larkin (San Francisco)
With Q & A Session following the Movie
“McLibel” is the true story of two British people sued by McDonald’s for libel and their determination to fight the lawsuit and show McDonald’s is in fact responsible for animal cruelty, disease causing food, deceptive advertising and anti-labor practices. It is the longest court battle in Britain spanning fifteen years and ending up in the World Court.
Join the San Francisco Vegetarian Society in showing your support for these heroes and for those who filmed this highly unlikely subject by attending this film. For information on the film, call 415-267-4893. For information on the Society and its activities, call 415-273-5481. T. Colin Campbell appears in this film and will be speaking June 21st and Howard Lyman, also in the film, will appear at the World Vegetarian Day Celebration September 25th, both events sponsored by the San Francisco Vegetarian Society.
Check with the theater for any last minute time changes.
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