Pirating Pirates (2014)
• November 6th, 2014 • 0h 0min
Documentary
Overview
The film reveals the plight of Somali pirates, mostly former fishermen, who, as a result of the global fishing industry, can no longer make a living from the sea as they once did and have to join up with pirate cartels in order to feed themselves and their families.
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