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The Pirate Tapes

A Somali-Canadian man's journey into a pirate group uncovers the devastating outcomes of a perilous situation marked by brutality, piracy, and ecological disaster.

The documentary film chronicles a young Somali-Canadian's descent into a life-threatening situation as he joins a real pirate cell, capturing the brutal reality of Somalian piracy on camera.

Info about The Pirate Tapes

Studio(s): HBO, HBO Documentary Films

Originally Released: United States, Jul 11, 2011

Production Countries: Somalia, Canada

Genres:Documentary