Modern Day Piracy: Motivations & Tensions among Somali Pirates
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-04-19/modern-day-piracy-motivations-tensions-among-somali-pirates
It's a 17th century crime with 21st century realities. Off the coast of Somalia, pirates roam the waters, hijack ships, loot cargo, and sometimes take hostages. Why this piracy exists, and what causes the desperation that leads folks into the violent and criminal world of modern-day pirating is the focus of a new short film by a young local filmmaking team. Join Kojo to find out what the world community needs to understand in order to deal with the problem.
Guests
Cutter Hodierne
Fillmmaker, director of "Fishing Without Nets"
Bronwyn Bruton
Deputy Director of the Atlantic Council's Michael S. Ansari Africa Center
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I was very interested in your story today about the film "Fishing Without Nets" concerning the pirates in Somalia. However, I take issue with your caller who referred to the "... untold story of the pirates." In fact, their story has been told quite eloquently by my nephew, Jay Bahadur, in his 2011 book titled The Pirates of Somalia: Inside Their Hidden World. Jay spent several months in Puntland, Somalia, interviewing the pirates and getting to know them. The most prominent of the pirates that he interviewed was Boyah, also known as "the Mayor of Puntland," since he was considered their leader and a celebrity there. I was disappointed that no one mentioned this well-researched, riveting book that delves into the pirates' world including the motivations for their actions. I recommend it to anyone interested in this topic.
Hey there. I am Cutter Hodierne. I made this film.
I have talked many times with Jay, and read his book countless more times.
His experience and his writing have been a real inspiration for the film.
I'd really like to see the film. Is it possible to see or download it online somewhere?