Big Boys Gone Bananas!*
2011, English. Directed by Fredrik Gertten.
The true story about a Swedish filmmaker, a banana corporation, dirty tricks, lawsuits, manipulation and the price of free speech.
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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- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 19 November 2011
- Country
- Sweden, United States of America
- Written by
- Fredrik Gertten
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Big Boys Gone Bananas!* runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Big Boys Gone Bananas!* isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed Big Boys Gone Bananas!*?
Big Boys Gone Bananas!* (2011) was directed by Fredrik Gertten and stars Fredrik Gertten, Alex Rivera, David Magdael.