Big Men
Synopsis
For her latest industrial exposé, Rachel Boynton (Our Brand Is Crisis) gained unprecedented access to Africa's oil companies. The result is a gripping account of the costly personal tolls levied when American corporate interests pursue oil in places like Ghana and the Niger River Delta. Executive produced by Steven Shainberg and Brad Pitt, Big Men investigates the caustic blend of ambition, corruption and greed that threatens to exacerbate Africa’s resource curse.
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Big Men - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-03-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rachel Boynton
- Screenplay & Story
- Rachel Boynton
- Original Score
- Nathan Larson
- Original Title
- Big Men
- Spoken Languages
- Twi, English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Impact Partners, Plan B Entertainment, Screen Pass Pictures, Whitewater Films, BBC Storyville, DR, Tribeca Film Institute
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rachel Boynton
Rachel Boynton
Nathan Larson
Jonathan Furmanski
Seth Bomse
Steven Shainberg, Dede Gardner, Brad Pitt, Jim Swartz, Dan Cogan
Department Leadership Roster
Nathan Larson
Original Music Composer
Rachel Boynton
Writer
Rachel Boynton
Producer
Rachel Boynton
Director
Jonathan Furmanski
Director of Photography
Seth Bomse
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Men
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What is Big Men about?
For her latest industrial exposé, Rachel Boynton (Our Brand Is Crisis) gained unprecedented access to Africa's oil companies. The result is a gripping account of the costly personal tolls levied when American corporate interests pursue oil in places like Ghana and the Niger River Delta. Executive produced by Steven Shainberg and Brad Pitt, Big Men investigates the caustic blend of ambition, corruption and greed that threatens to exacerbate Africa’s resource curse.
Who directed Big Men?
Big Men was directed by Rachel Boynton.
Who stars in Big Men?
The principal cast of Big Men includes George Owusu-Afriyie, Bill Hayes, Jeffrey Harris, Warburg Pincus, Kyeretwie Opoku.
When was Big Men released and how long is it?
Big Men was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Big Men?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Big Men was composed by Nathan Larson.