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Panel discussion at LAFF
A film from the panel after the second screening at the LA Film Festival. Look out, in the end Juan Dominguez's brother appears.
In the film you see:
- Michael Donaldson, legal advicer to the festival and panel moderator.
- Fredrik Gertten, filmmaker.
- Eddie Schmidt, Board President of the International Documentary Association (IDA)
- Audience, no name
- Audience: Carlos M. Dominguez, the brother of Juan Dominguez. -
Gertten’s speech at the LA premiere
Before the screening of BANANAS!* on June 20, the executive director of Film Independent, Dawn Hudson, read a statement why the film was removed from competition. BANANAS!* director Fredrik Gertten then held a speech about the importance of free speech and the balance between different voices. This video shows the tense last minutes just before the screening.
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What is BANANAS!*
Interview with Fredrik Gertten, director of BANANAS!*
Part 1 of 3:
- What is BANANAS!*
- How did you first hear about this story?
- When shooting, how much time did you spend in Nicaragua vs Los Angeles?
Interview by Orvar Säfström -
The making of BANANAS!*
Interview with Fredrik Gertten, director of BANANAS!*
Part 2 of 3:
- How do you create "the drama" in a film like this?
- How important is the character Juan Dominguez for this film?
Interview by Orvar Säfström
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