The Pirate Tapes
Originally released in 2011. The Pirate Tapes is a documentary film. directed by Rock Baijnauth. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mohamed Ashareh
Synopsis
Exposing piracy in Somalia from the inside out, The Pirates Tapes follows Mohamed Ashareh, a young Somali-Canadian, as he travels to Somalia in hopes of joining an active pirate cell. Armed only with a hidden camera, Mohamed works his way into a cell run by a ruthless warlord, Jama Donyal, and is assigned to his first hijacking mission. When things take an unexpected turn, Mohamed finds himself on the run from the law with the danger of execution looming.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 11, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Somalia
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- HBO
- HBO Documentary Films
- Telesto
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pirate Tapes about?
Exposing piracy in Somalia from the inside out, The Pirates Tapes follows Mohamed Ashareh, a young Somali-Canadian, as he travels to Somalia in hopes of joining an active pirate cell. Armed only wi...
Who directed The Pirate Tapes?
The Pirate Tapes was directed by Rock Baijnauth.
How long is The Pirate Tapes?
The Pirate Tapes has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was The Pirate Tapes released?
The Pirate Tapes was released on July 11, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pirate Tapes?
The main cast of The Pirate Tapes includes Mohamed Ashareh.