Films

Los Alamos

A short film telling the story of what happened to banana workers on the Los Alamos plantation in Ecuador when workers decided to organise and strike to gain basic labour rights. This unique eyewitness account of the strike and the response of the plantation owner, Ecuador's richest man.

Available in DVD or VHS format (English/Spanish; running time 9 mins) from Banana Link (suggested donation £5) or click here to view the video online via YouTube

Pura Vida

This film takes a journey to the banana and pineapple plantations of Costa Rica to reveal the devastating effect the chemical cocktail used to grow the fruit is having on workers, the neighbouring communities and the environment - and just so we can buy cheap fruit at our local supermarket.
To order copies please contact Jan Nimmo or visit the Greengold website for more information.

Bonita: Ugly Bananas

A documentary version of the Los Alamos story. Suitable for all audiences interested in labour rights.

Available on DVD or VHS (English/Spanish; running time 23 mins). Order from Greengold (£10)