Big Boys Gone Bananas!*
“The true story about a Swedish filmmaker, a banana corporation, dirty tricks, lawsuits, manipulation and the price of free speech.”
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.
Top-billed cast
- DDan Koeppel
- BBart Simpson
- FFredrik Gertten
- AAlex Rivera
- DDavid Magdael
Crew
- Director
- Fredrik Gertten
- Writer
- Fredrik Gertten
- Producer
- Margarete Jangård
- Production
- WG Film, Doc Society
Frequently asked questions
What is Big Boys Gone Bananas!* rated?
Big Boys Gone Bananas!* has an audience rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 25 votes.
Who directed Big Boys Gone Bananas!*?
Big Boys Gone Bananas!* was directed by Fredrik Gertten.
When was Big Boys Gone Bananas!* released?
Big Boys Gone Bananas!* was released in 2011.
