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Big Boys Gone Bananas!*

Big Boys Gone Bananas!*

# The true story about a Swedish filmmaker, a banana corporation, dirty tricks, lawsuits, manipulation and the price of free speech.
Documentary   Drama
📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English , Swedish
📆 Date Released: 2011-11-19
⌚ Running Time: 90 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.8

Beloved Cast

Fredrik Gertten original image
Self
Fredrik Gertten
Alex Rivera original image
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Alex Rivera
David Magdael original image
Self
David Magdael
Bart Simpson original image
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Bart Simpson
Dan Koeppel original image
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Dan Koeppel

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