Saturday 30th of March 2024

big bananas ....

big bananas ....

In 2009, Swedish documentary filmmaker Fredrik Gertten released his film "Bananas!*", telling the story of a lawsuit brought by 12 Nicaraguans against the multinational Dole Food Company.

But before it was due to premiere at a Los Angeles film festival, the company filed a lawsuit against Gertten and his company for defamation.

What follows is a compelling, personal story that Gertten captured on film about his legal battle, and the fight to save his livelihood and reputation by fighting for freedom of speech.

Big boys gone bananas!