Big Boys Gone Bananas!*

"The true story about a Swedish filmmaker, a banana corporation, dirty tricks, lawsuits, manipulation and the price of free speech."

Feb 24 2012 N/A 1h 30m
Biography, Documentary, Drama

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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Plot

Dole Food Company wages a campaign to prevent a pair of Swedish film-makers from showing their documentary about a lawsuit against the company.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Fredrik Gertten

Cast

Fredrik Gertten, Alex Rivera, Alfonso Allende

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America, Sweden

Production Companies

WG Film

Languages

svenska

Awards

1 win & 4 nominations

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Scores
# of Votes
1,069
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
54
Popularity
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