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Big Boys Gone Bananas!*

2011·Movie
1h 30min
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic54–Rotten Tomatoes77%81%
IMDb7.5Metacritic54–Rotten Tomatoes77%81%

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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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Directed by:
Fredrik Gertten
Written by:
Fredrik Gertten
Produced by:
Margarete Jangård

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Where can I stream Big Boys Gone Bananas!* legally?

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Big Boys Gone Bananas!* is included with a subscription to GuideDoc in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Big Boys Gone Bananas!* worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Big Boys Gone Bananas!*?

1 h 30 min

Big Boys Gone Bananas!* runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Big Boys Gone Bananas!*?

Critics66
Audiences78

Not quite. Audiences rate Big Boys Gone Bananas!* higher (78) than critics (66). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Big Boys Gone Bananas!* in?

EnglishSwedish

It was made in English, with some Swedish. Produced in Sweden, United States.

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