The Pirates of Somalia

Dec 8 2017 R 1h 56m
Biography, Drama

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.

Plot

In 2008, rookie journalist Jay Bahadur forms a half-baked plan to embed himself among the pirates of Somalia. He ultimately succeeds in providing the first close-up look into who these men are, how they live, and the forces that drive them.

Written by

Bryan Buckley, Jay Bahadur

Directed by

Bryan Buckley

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

BCDF Pictures, Hungry Man, Kalahari Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
11,964
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
54
Popularity
NA