The Pirate Tapes (2011)

Plot

The Pirate Tapes delves into the world of Somali piracy through the eyes of Mohamed Ashareh, a Somali-Canadian eager to infiltrate a pirate group. Equipped with a concealed camera, he navigates the treacherous landscape controlled by the merciless warlord Jama Donyal, quickly being thrust into a hijacking operation. As events spiral out of control, Mohamed must evade law enforcement while facing the very real threat of execution, capturing the stark realities of a life entrenched in crime and desperation.