Movie Description
Big Boys Gone Bananas!*
(2011)Overview
The conflict between Dole Food Company and Swedish filmmaker Fredrik Gertten unfolds dramatically in the documentary "BIG BOYS GONE BANANAS!" as the corporation attempts to suppress Gertten's earlier film, "BANANAS!"—chronicling Nicaraguan workers' lawsuit against Dole. Initially selected for the 2009 Los Angeles Film Festival, "BANANAS!" was abruptly removed from competition, followed by a negative article in the Los Angeles Business Journal and legal threats from Dole's attorneys. Gertten captures this saga of corporate intimidation, media manipulation, and legal challenges in his documentary, showcasing the struggles documentary filmmakers face and highlighting the threat to freedom of speech posed by powerful corporations protecting their reputations.
Featured Crew
- Director : Fredrik Gertten
- Producer : Margarete Jangård
- Writer : Fredrik Gertten
- Cast : Fredrik Gertten,Alex Rivera,David Magdael,Bart Simpson,Dan Koeppel
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleBig Boys Gone Bananas!*
Status Released
Release Information
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2011-11-19
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 30m
Homepagehttp://www.bigboysgonebananas.com/
Production CompaniesWG Film
Genres
- Documentary
- Drama