Big Boys Gone Bananas!*
“The true story about a Swedish filmmaker, a banana corporation, dirty tricks, lawsuits, manipulation and the price of free speech.”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 27, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fredrik Gertten
- Screenplay & Story
- Fredrik Gertten
- Original Title
- Big Boys Gone Bananas!*
- Country of Origin
- Sweden, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- WG Film, Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fredrik Gertten
Fredrik Gertten
Margarete Jangård
Department Leadership Roster
Fredrik Gertten
Director
Fredrik Gertten
Writer
Margarete Jangård
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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What is Big Boys Gone Bananas!* about?
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.
Who directed Big Boys Gone Bananas!*?
Big Boys Gone Bananas!* was directed by Fredrik Gertten.
Who stars in Big Boys Gone Bananas!*?
The principal cast of Big Boys Gone Bananas!* includes Fredrik Gertten, Alex Rivera, David Magdael, Bart Simpson, Dan Koeppel.
When was Big Boys Gone Bananas!* released and how long is it?
Big Boys Gone Bananas!* was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Big Boys Gone Bananas!*?
Big Boys Gone Bananas!* holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).