Big Men
Originally released in 2014. Big Men is a documentary film. directed by Rachel Boynton.
Starring George Owusu-Afriyie, Bill Hayes, and Jeffrey Harris
Synopsis
For her latest industrial exposé, Rachel Boynton (Our Brand Is Crisis) gained unprecedented access to Africa's oil companies. The result is a gripping account of the costly personal tolls levied when American corporate interests pursue oil in places like Ghana and the Niger River Delta. Executive produced by Steven Shainberg and Brad Pitt, Big Men investigates the caustic blend of ambition, corruption and greed that threatens to exacerbate Africa’s resource curse.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 14, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Impact Partners
- Plan B Entertainment
- Screen Pass Pictures
- Whitewater Films
- BBC Storyville
- DR
- Tribeca Film Institute
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Men about?
For her latest industrial exposé, Rachel Boynton (Our Brand Is Crisis) gained unprecedented access to Africa's oil companies. The result is a gripping account of the costly personal tolls levied w...
Who directed Big Men?
Big Men was directed by Rachel Boynton.
How long is Big Men?
Big Men has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Big Men released?
Big Men was released on March 14, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Big Men?
The main cast of Big Men includes George Owusu-Afriyie, Bill Hayes, Jeffrey Harris, Warburg Pincus, Kyeretwie Opoku.