Patrolled by desperate gunmen looking to capture any vessel that strays into their path, the waters off East Africa are among the most dangerous in the world. With Somali pirates continuing to make headlines, this timely documentary tells the story of the US container ship Maersk Alabama, which was stormed by bandits in April 2009. With the captain taken hostage, the unarmed crew made the remarkable decision to confront the gun-toting invaders in a brave attempt to save their skipper and the ship. Now, using dramatic recreations and interviews with the crew and their families, this exclusive one-hour special reveals the incredible events that took place over those few days.

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How Syria's heavy metal bands struggled to survive the war.

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A thought-provoking documentary on the current and historical causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conf...

Thanks to new excavations in Mauritius and Madagascar, as well as archival and museum research in Fr...

The story of 600 men who protected and rescued civilians during the Rwandan genocide before helping ...

After 52 years of armed conflict the FARC guerrillas are about to hand over their arms in exchange f...

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A documentary juxtaposing the events of the 20th century with the commentary of stand-up comedians.

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Using archival footage, cabinet conversation recordings, and an interview of the 85-year-old Robert ...
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What happens to the crew aboard a pirated ship, the MV iceberg 1, hijacked for over 11 months.