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Fredrik Gertten | As: Self | |
Alex Rivera | As: Self | |
David Magdael | As: Self | |
Bart Simpson | As: Self | |
Dan Koeppel | As: Self |
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.
Tagline: | The true story about a Swedish filmmaker, a banana corporation, dirty tricks, lawsuits, manipulation and the price of free speech. |
Certification: | 16 |
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Genres: Documentary, Drama
Language: English, svenska
Release Date: 19 November 2011
Country: SE, US
Runtime: 90m
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Company: WG Film
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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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Fredrik Gertten |
Director |
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Fredrik Gertten |
Writer |
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Margarete Jangård |
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