Comments on: Dole v. “Bananas!*”

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By: christine

christine — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:23:17 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Becky. I did see Gertten’s film and have been following the case online. Personally I found the company’s aggressive legal strategy (sue for defamation first, ask questions later) irritating, but typical for some large corporations. Gertten says that during the time period when the two cease and desist letters were sent by Dole attorneys neither Dole executives nor the attorneys involved had even seen the film. Ha! You can read both letters, along with a complete timeline of the legal battle between Dole and Gertten’s team here: http://www.bananasthemovie.com/bananas-under-fire-timeline

My analysis is that Dole mismanaged this issue. It approached Gertten as the enemy, rather than as a stakeholder. As a result, Gertten fought back by starting a grassroots movement against Dole and Gertten won: People loved the film. Gertten filed a cross-complaint against Dole. Swedish hamburger chains stopped selling Dole fruit. Dole’s actions were described in the media as “a total PR failure.” Under pressure, the company dropped the lawsuit. The end.

By: Becky

Becky — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:18:30 +0000

Interesting topic for debate, especially considering the infamous U.S./Latin American legacy in relation to bananas, Chiquita et al. Was wondering if you’ve seen the film, Christine, and if so, whether you have an opinion on it, the merits of the case, etc. Anybody else?

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