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200958 minPG-13documentary

7.1/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Pirate Hunting

200958 minPG-13documentary

7.1/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Piracy off the coast of Somalia has transformed local fishermen into hijackers, impacting global shipping and raising questions about international anti-piracy efforts.

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Piracy off the coast of Somalia has transformed local fishermen into hijackers, impacting global shipping and raising questions about international anti-piracy efforts.

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Øystein Bogendirector

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The Indian Ocean coast off Somalia is a hotspot for piracy. Fishermen turned pirates engage in hijacking ships for ransom, affecting global shipping routes. Various narratives from those involved in piracy present a complex view of the issue. The documentary runs for 58 minutes and was released in 2009. It questions the commitment of international efforts to combat Somali piracy.

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