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May 13, 2009 · about 17 years ago

Pirate ‘hero’ in Hollywood shock

Kenyan pirate negotiator has told of his surprise that he is set to be the subject of a Hollywood film, but reckons he may be too busy to see it. Andrew Mwangura heads the non-profit East African Seafarers’ Assistance Programme, which works to free ships held by Somali sea raiders. Oscar-nominated a

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Kenyan pirate negotiator has told of his surprise that he is set to be the subject of a Hollywood film, but reckons he may be too busy to see it. Andrew Mwangura heads the non-profit East African Seafarers’ Assistance Programme, which works to free ships held by Somali sea raiders. Oscar-nominated actor Samuel L Jackson reportedly plans to star as the 47-year-old maritime consultant.

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