Big Boys Gone Bananas!*

Big Boys Gone Bananas!*

Release date : November 19, 2011
Runtime : 1h 30m
Countries of origin : Sweden / United States of America /
Original Language : English / Swedish /
Director : Fredrik Gertten /
Writers : Fredrik Gertten /
Production companies : WG Film /
November 19, 2011 1h 30m Sweden Documentary English More
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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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  • title:Big Boys Gone Bananas!*
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 2011
  • Runtime:1h 30m
  • Genres: Documentary · Drama ·
  • Countries of origin: Sweden · United States of America ·
  • Original Language: English · Swedish ·
  • Director: Fredrik Gertten /
  • Writers: Fredrik Gertten ·
  • Production companies: WG Film ·
  • 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.
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