Bananas, Sardines and Sharks

The true story of how the humble banana led to a Cold War coup in Guatemala, and what it says about the hidden cost of our cheap, convenient stuff.

A gripping, beautifully crafted video essay connecting your fruit bowl to a CIA-backed coup.

Before our favourite smartphones, tablets, taxi apps and online stores there was the humble banana. This remarkable true story of a Cold War coup warns us that no matter how cheap and convenient our stuff is, there is al

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