Big Boys Gone Bananas!*(2011)
The true story about a Swedish filmmaker, a banana corporation, dirty tricks, lawsuits, manipulation and the price of free speech.
Big Boys Gone Bananas!* Synopsis
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.
Big Boys Gone Bananas!* (2011) is a documentary and drama film directed by Fredrik Gertten, released on November 19, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Fredrik Gertten, Alex Rivera, David Magdael and Bart Simpson. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Fredrik Gertten
- Writers:
- Fredrik Gertten
- Producers:
- Margarete Jangård
- Production:
- WG Film, Doc Society
- Status:
- Released
Big Boys Gone Bananas!* (2011) Trailer
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Big Boys Gone Bananas!* Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fredrik Gertten
as Self
Alex Rivera
as Self
- David Magdael
David Magdael
as Self
- Bart Simpson
Bart Simpson
as Self
- Dan Koeppel
Dan Koeppel
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Fredrik Gertten, written by Fredrik Gertten, produced by Margarete Jangård.
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Big Boys Gone Bananas!* Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 26 ratings.
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The main cast of Big Boys Gone Bananas!* (2011) includes Fredrik Gertten, Alex Rivera, David Magdael, Bart Simpson and Dan Koeppel. The film was directed by Fredrik Gertten. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Big Boys Gone Bananas!* was released on November 19, 2011 and runs for 1h 30m.
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Big Boys Gone Bananas!* (2011) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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