Big Boys Gone Bananas!*
The true story about a Swedish filmmaker, a banana corporation, dirty tricks, lawsuits, manipulation and the price of free speech.
Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
Fredrik Gertten
Self
Alex Rivera
Self
David Magdael
Self
Bart Simpson
Self
Dan Koeppel
Self
Frequently Asked Questions
Big Boys Gone Bananas!* was released on November 19, 2011.
The runtime of Big Boys Gone Bananas!* is 1h 30m.
Big Boys Gone Bananas!* is a Documentary, Drama movie.
Big Boys Gone Bananas!* has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.
Big Boys Gone Bananas!* is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Big Boys Gone Bananas!* was directed by Fredrik Gertten.
The main cast of Big Boys Gone Bananas!* includes Fredrik Gertten, Alex Rivera, David Magdael.
Big Boys Gone Bananas!* is originally in English.