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Captain Phillips

Op-Ed

The Backstory of Somali Pirates Does Not Fit Neatly on the Big Screen

Huffington Post

November 25, 2013

Captain Phillips is a cinematic feat of suspense: masterfully directed, superbly acted and beautifully executed. It is a thrilling and compelling ride into a harrowing journey through the pirate infested waters of Somalia. It also happens to be a superficial exercise. The tragic story of Somali piracy is turned into a pantomime. The pirates of …

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