Pirates of Profit: Poverty and Revenge Fuel Maritime Attacks | Hostages of Poverty

In the troubled waters off Nigeria and Somalia, kidnapping has evolved into a lucrative industry. Armed with powerful speedboats and driven by desperation, modern pirates target oil companies and foreign workers, claiming to act as Robin Hood figures. They justify their actions as retribution against corporations that exploit natural resources while leaving local communities in poverty.

Pirates of Profit: Poverty and Revenge Fuel Maritime Attacks
Original Title: Pirates: Threatening Global Trade
Release Year: 2016
Duration: 52 minutes
Production: MAGNETO PRESSE & FATALITAS PRODUCTIONS
Director: Bertrand Monnet
Language: English
Country of Production: France

In this eye-opening investigation, "Pirates of Profit" takes viewers inside this dangerous underworld, revealing the tactics, motivations, and human cost of maritime piracy. In the past year alone, there were 73 attacks on drilling platforms, with 62 foreign nationals abducted for ransom. These high-stakes kidnappings have become a direct response to economic inequality and the environmental destruction caused by multinational oil corporations operating in the region.

For months, the filmmakers embedded themselves with pirates, soldiers, and sailors, gaining unprecedented access to this shadowy world. They accompanied the pirates on raids and documented the harrowing realities faced by hostages and locals alike. From the daring, high-speed assaults on offshore platforms to the tense negotiations for ransom payments, the documentary captures the complexities of this volatile ecosystem.

This is not just a story about crime; it’s a stark portrayal of the socioeconomic despair fueling these attacks. "Pirates of Profit" examines the interplay between poverty, resentment, and opportunity, shedding light on the broader implications for global trade and regional stability. As piracy continues to disrupt vital shipping routes and resource extraction, the film challenges viewers to consider the root causes and possible solutions to this escalating crisis.

Bold, gripping, and deeply human, "Pirates of Profit" provides a rare glimpse into the lives of those living on both sides of these dangerous waters.

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