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Powerful documentary from Swedish filmmaker Fredrik Gertten centers on the efforts of L.A.-based personal injury lawyer Juan "Accidentes" Dominguez, who battles the Dole Food Corporation on behalf of Nicaraguan banana plantation workers. Compelling footage details a landmark legal case where it's alleged that Dole used an illegal pesticide that causes sterility, the impact of which will affect not only multinational business practices, but international law, as well. 87 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; interviews; TV spots; bonus shorts "Pictures from a Banana Plantation," "About Bananas" (1935), "Journey to Banana Land" (1952). In English and Spanish with English subtitles.