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The Pirates of Somalia (or simply Pirates of Somalia in the UK) is a 2017 American drama film written and directed by Bryan Buckley, and based on the 2011 book of the same name. The film stars Evan Peters, Al Pacino, Melanie Griffith, and Barkhad Abdi. The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 27, 2017.
- Andrew Feltenstein, John Nau
- Bryan Buckley
- Claude Dal Farra, Irfaan Fredericks, Mino Jarjoura, Matt Lefebvre
In 2008, rookie Canadian journalist Jay Bahadur's impulsive plan to embed himself among the pirates of Somalia provides the first close-up look at who these men are, how they live, and the...
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- Bryan Buckley
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- Evan Peters
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Despite its ostensible mission to shed some life on Somali culture and the precarious situation of its democracy, the movie is really all about a white guy trying to earn cultural currency in an era when what he represents is on an ever-more hurried wane.
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Summaries. In 2008, rookie journalist Jay Bahadur forms a half-baked plan to embed himself with 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.
The Pirates of Somalia. Based on a true story, a rookie journalist risks his life to investigate The Pirates of Somalia and uncovers the story of a lifetime. 287 IMDb 6.7 1 h 57 min 2017. X-Ray R. Action · Adventure · Drama.