Story Overview

The Pirates of Somalia tells the true story of a young journalist’s dangerous quest to prove himself by entering one of the world’s most perilous regions.

Jay Bahadur (Evan Peters), an ambitious Canadian journalism student, is deeply inspired by legendary reporter Seymour Tolbin (Al Pacino). Acting on Tolbin’s advice to distinguish himself by going somewhere no one else dares and telling stories no one else tells, Jay leaves behind his comfortable life and travels to Somalia.

Once there, Jay embeds himself among Somali pirates, determined to document their lives and motivations in a way never done before. His goal is not only to uncover the human realities behind piracy, but also to establish himself as a serious journalist willing to take extraordinary risks.

However, Jay’s lack of experience and the extreme dangers of the region quickly complicate his mission. As he becomes entangled in a volatile world governed by violence, desperation, and shifting loyalties, The Pirates of Somalia explores the thin line between journalistic ambition and personal survival, questioning how far one should go in pursuit of the truth.