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Documentary, Drama

Big Boys Gone Bananas!* (2011)

"The true story about a Swedish filmmaker, a banana corporation, dirty tricks, lawsuits, manipulation and the price of free speech."
1h 30m
6.8
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.
Director

Fredrik Gertten

Original Tittle

Big Boys Gone Bananas!*

Revenue

$ 0

Main Actor

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Fredrik Gertten

Self

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Alex Rivera

Self

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David Magdael

Self

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Bart Simpson

Self

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Dan Koeppel

Self

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