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The Pirates of Somalia

2017Movie1 h 57 minR

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An intriguing, tense drama movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

After an inspiring chance encounter with his idol, rookie journalist Jay Bahadur uproots his life and moves to Somalia looking for the story of a lifetime. Hooking up with a local fixer, he attempts to get embedded with the local Somali pirates, only to quickly find himself in over his head.

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Journalistic Investigation
Somali Piracy
True Story
Political Intrigue
Cultural Immersion
Moral Ambiguity
Dangerous Assignment
Character Study
Social Commentary

Crew

Directed by: Bryan Buckley
Written by: Bryan Buckley
Produced by: Claude Dal Farra, Matt Lefebvre, Mino Jarjoura
Music by: Andrew Feltenstein, John Nau

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December 8, 2017 · 1 h 57 min · R

Released: December 8, 2017
Runtime: 1 h 57 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States, South Africa
Available in: 47 countries
Keywords: based on true story