Post-Production - Drama, Thriller, Comedy - 116 minutes
In 2008, rookie journalist Jay Bahadur forms a half-baked plan to embed himself among the pirates of Somalia. He ultimately succeeds in providing the first close-up look into who these men are, how they live, and the forces that drive them.
Year of production : 2017 Director(s) : Bryan BUCKLEY Writer(s) : Bryan BUCKLEY, Jay BAHADUR Cast : Al PACINO, Evan PETERS, Melanie GRIFFITH Producer(s) : Claude DA FARRA, Mino JARJOURA, Matt LEFEBVRE
Adapted from a New York Times best-selling memoir, the true story of Jay Bahadur, an aspiring 24-year-old amateur reporter who became the first ever western journalist to uncover the real people and politics behind the infamous pirate gangs of Somalia. In a bid to make his mark, Jay swaps his parents basement for a life amongst some of the most dangerous outlaws in the world. Against all odds, his natural charm and naivety help him escape unscathed from all manner of life-threatening situations. Through a combination of luck, humour and a steady supply of drugs, he gains the trust of the pirates and learns the real stories behind the most wanted men on earth. On his return to the west, Jay realises his dream of winning a blockbuster publishing deal and, to his great surprise, is recruited as an expert advisor to the CIA.
Country(ies) : USA