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The Pirates of Somalia

2017

Inspired by a chance meeting with his idol, an idealistic rookie journalist moves to Somalia to embed with the pirates preying on the world's shipping lanes and get the story of a lifetime. Based on a true story.

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Part of 6 Movies Set in or About Somalia

This film is stop 5 of 6 in the hand-ranked outside-view route set in or about Somalia. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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