Big Boys Gone Bananas!*
Nov 19, 2011 · 1h 30m
Director
Fredrik GerttenOverview
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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What is Big Boys Gone Bananas!* about?
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…
When was Big Boys Gone Bananas!* released?
Big Boys Gone Bananas!* was released on November 19, 2011.
How long is Big Boys Gone Bananas!*?
Big Boys Gone Bananas!* runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Who directed Big Boys Gone Bananas!*?
Big Boys Gone Bananas!* was directed by Fredrik Gertten.
Who is in the cast of Big Boys Gone Bananas!*?
The cast of Big Boys Gone Bananas!* includes Fredrik Gertten (Self), Alex Rivera (Self), David Magdael (Self), Bart Simpson (Self) and Dan Koeppel (Self).