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Three targets escaping West on a light vessel.
Hey! Show me your hands!
Show me your hands!
Your hands! Show me your hands!
Come here! Over here!
Watch it.
Come on, move!
Show me your fucking hands!
Right there. Right now.
This was the scene
outside a New York court this afternoon,as Somali pirate Mateo Wal-i-Musi
was brought in for his arraignment.
Wal-i-Musi was captured last April
in an aborted takeover
of a U.S. cargo vessel off the coast of Yemen.
He is being brought to the U.S. to face federal charges.
It's still unclear whether the pirate
is old enough to be prosecuted.
Investigators think he's nineteen...
After a deadly fire fight,
U.S. Special Forces retook the ship,
but not before 11 American crewmembers
had been tortured and executed.
The surviving pirate from the attack...
Tonight we also have pictures
of Somali pirates like we've never seen before.
Defense attorneys argue he's just a naiïve boy
caught up in a criminal enterprise against his will,
while prosecutors point
to the brutal death of 11 victims
as evidence for the maximum penalty.
Tonight,
on a special edition of "In Focus" we'll try to answer the question
of just who this young man is,
how it relates to the evolution of the modern African criminal,
and what it means for America.
This is Frank Saltzman...
No, no, no.
Reporting from the Seychelles,
this is Frank Saltzman.
That's what I just did.
You didn't have enough gravitas.
Right. Gravitas.
Are you okay?
On your next vacation
to get away from it all,
take heed.
Using the tips we share with you tonight,
you can avoid the perils of paradise.
Reporting from the Seychelles, this is Frank Saltzmanz.
That's great, Frank, just one more.
B roll is going.
- Are you good, Kane? - Wait, wait.
Let's go, come on, let's go.
Do you have it? Okay.
That's right, just walk straight to the camera.
Over the towel.
Yeah, well, I'm ready.
Okay, ready? Three, two...
So, on your next vacation
to get away from it all, take heed.
Because the tips we...
Oh, shit... Frank.
I got it, I got it.
Hey, take the bottle.
Are you okay, Frank?
Frank, from all of us...
congratulations, happy 100th show.
Congratulations, Frank.
Frank...
Come on, Frank.
Frank, we didn't...
Frank...
Frank, please, it was just a joke.
Why would you do that?
- Come on, Juli. - Stop. Would you stop filming?
No, wait...
I didn't even know I was still recording.
You, Pete, turn it off.
I was gonna go to...
Before it happened, it seemed like a really good idea.
You're a fucking moron, Kane, please, don't...
Well...
No, we didn't do it because we don't like Frank.
How long were you two planning this?
I was just doing what I was told.
No, because I know you can't buy this brand on the island,
which means you brought it with you.
- Is she right, Pete? - Yeah, I know I'm right.
Because we left on the 17th,
which means that you guys had a six-day window
to realize what a stupid fucking idea this was.
- Juli, come on... - Frank is vulnerable.
You know America was... waiting for that to happen.
Come on, Jul...
I hate you, you know that?
You know what?
A toast...to what?
- This amazing sun set. - It's beautiful.
Cheers!
Class dismissed.
Marcela, you have to watch your hands there, sweetheart.
What?
You gotta watch your hands there. Did you say "watch" or "wash"?
Pete, get this, get this.
Can we forget it now?
Come on!
Come on. Let's have a good time.
You have to go dance with her.
I'll dance with you. Here.
- He's embarrassed. - Don't be shy.
Now you know how it feels.
- Yes, yes. - I'm officially saying...
after this, I'm going to sleep.
Good night, good night, everybody.
Happy Seychelles.
Can I keep this camera tonight?
Hmm?
What are you doing?
Tired, we have a long day...
Just relax, you know, really really natural.
Oh, come on.
Did you think about asking me first?
Throw it at me at the last moment...
Well, I'm asking you right now.
Really? Is someone at the door?
Jul, you still turn me on, babe.
- Really? - Mm-hmm.
Why didn't you bring this up earlier?
You look so beautiful.
Oh, shut up.
When we're done I'll erase it.
Be like it never happen.
No, see, I don't trust that.
'Cause then Pete is going to get it.
When we're done, I'll erase it.
You're a great cameraman.
I just want you to know.
Give me a kiss.
You know, I didn't think it was possible
to make a boring sex tape.
And I hesitate to even call it a sex tape
because you guys fell asleep after,
like what, 30 seconds of making out?
But guess what, it's your lucky day,
'cause I'm going to erase it, save you all the embarrassment.
Right after I show it to Marcela.
What are you doing?
Never meant to embarrass you or...
In retrospect...
Relax, relax.
One hundred shows. A fucking train wreck.
Oh, no, honestly, you wouldn't say that.
My mom thinks that is a huge deal
that I work for you,
like ridiculously huge.
Curious.
Is she a fan of what I do now or before?
Well...it's...
All right, let's go.
- Say goodbye. - Bye!
The plane is huge. Are you kidding me?
- I thought it was... - This is our plane?
Hold on, wait, you guys.
We have this whole thing to ourselves.
Shut up!
Make sure we have everything?
Yeah, we got everything.
Impersonate Elvis.
Thank you very much.
- Hello! - Hi, come on.
Hello.
Oh, look at this room! Oh, my God!
I'm pretty sure in the seventies,
they shot porn in this room.
Oh, come on, this is awesome! Look at this place.
Oh, my God!
There's half a plane here.
It's really cool.
Look, there are wires.
Well, here we are. Home sweet home.
Oh, my God!
President Al Sayed flew on this plane, right?
Yes, baby, 35 years ago.
And the network gave me a shoestring budget
so we are on a 75% discount.
For 75% of a fucking plane.
Frank, I'm sorry.
It was the best I could do on such short notice.Spare metal here. There are wires hanging.
I know, I know.
Keep filming, Pete, you need to practice.
At least I can stay awake.
Huh?
"We'll erase it, baby, I promise."
What's he talking about?
You don't remember, do you?
I know it's not, it's not your fault.
I mean, it's not that bad.
I mean, it's color coordinated, we got a TV. What more do we need?
- A TV that works. - Yeah.
I think it's kind of cool.
It's not so bad.
I mean, it's bad, but it could be worse.
It's beautiful.
So get this, Pete.
We fly out of New York on the 17th, right?
That's right
So that gives my beautiful wife a six-day windowto realize what a stupid fucking idea this was.
Touché. You are so sweet.
Marcela, when you have a minute or 30 seconds
I've got a video you need to see.
- What is it? - You'll love it.
Trust me.
Starting to pull.
Will this plane fly, anybody want in?
I got 20 that says no.
Anybody?
I found the liquor cabinet.
- How about you, Frank? - Any fucking drink will do.
- How long is our layover? - About six hours?
You know, we should pop in to see my aunt Jennifer.
She'd love to meet you. She's a big fan.
She actually says to me that you are cute.
Cute...
That's what they want.
Well, the ANC execs tell me
your best demographic is women over 50. What the fuck?
She and her little sewing circle
get together every Thursday night to watch you. -Did you see that? - See what?
There is a fucking gun on the stewardess.
I don't know, just look out the window, Kane!
What do you mean?
Shit!
Juliana, stay there!
- Kane, what? - Stay back!
What's going on? Pete, what's going on?
Back off!
- Please just stay there. - What's going on?
He's got a gun on the stewardess.
- Get out of the way. - No.
Get on the radio, call the tower,
tell them what's happened.
This is not your plane!
We understand but we cannot let them in.
Get your fucking head away from the door!
Listen to me. We cannot let them in.
That's my crew out there. Get out of the way!
Enough!
Go, go!
Take the phones.
All of them.
Anything you want.
- Is this all of them? - Yes. Yes, that's it.
You! Continue filming everything.
Continue filming or you will be shot.
Sit quietly, follow the instructions
and you will not be harmed.
Disobey and penalties will be harsh.
We will be in the air shortly.
Someone is coming.
It's okay. Marcela, it is okay.
Okay, okay. He just wants the jewelry.
Whatever you want, okay? Whatever you want.
Okay, okay.
Just give it to him.
Okay, Marcela, he just wants...
he just wants the jewelry and the watches.
They're just going to rob us and they are gonna leave.
He wants your ring.
I got the ring here.
You want this? Take it.
Take it easy!
Oh, fuck, the engine just turned on!
We just sit here.
What are the chances...?
All right, all right, calm down.
He told me to film or he was going to shoot me in the head.
How are we going to notify the guards with him watching?
If we take off in the air, we're going to die.
I fucking guarantee that.
Maybe you're right.
We need a phone.
- We gave them our phones. - No, we didn't.
They took my international but I have another one
in my bag in the front seat. They didn't see it.
How the hell are we going to get it?
Excuse me, do you know the language
that the hijackers are speaking?
Yes.
But look, if this goes wrong,
I'll be the one who gets shot.
I got an idea.
Marcela, now.
Louder.
The other side, the other side!
Medication, medication.
Take one.
Why the hell are they filming?
Did you get it?
Thank you.
Make the call, just make the call.
English?
Yes, I speak English.
There they are.
Shit, I think it worked.
Nadifa, you're brilliant.
It's been five minutes.
Why haven't we received clearance?
- It takes time. - Call them again.
Call them again.
- Do you speak English? - Yes I do.
Good, then there will be no misunderstandings.
Tell your guards to keep 100 meters away at all times.
We both know if you attempt to take off you'll be shot down.
And if you attempt to engage me
I will trigger the detonator I have in my hand.
Do you understand?
Do you understand or do you not?
I understand.
You see?
We're moving back 100 meters
as you requested.
Marcela...
it really scares me that you can cry on command so well.
- What? - What's going on?
- Why are they turning around? - Where the hell are they going?Nadifa, what's going on?
- Pete, Where are they going? - I don't know.
You respond well to death threats.
That makes you a rational man.
Now I have only one request.
I want to speak to the president
of the American News Corporation,
Kevin O'Connell.
I have Frank Saltzman and his crew
on board this plane.
I want to speak to their employer.
If you don't have him on the phone in 15 minutes,
I am going to execute a hostage.
There's no need to speak like that.
We can end this without violence.
That is up to you.
Before I can arrange any kind of phone call,
I need assurance that hostages are unharmed.
I'll be expecting the call.
Oh, my God, no!
No...
Marcela, stop. Marcela, stop.
No, no, no, no, no!
I asked only two things of you.
Cooperation and all your cell phones.
All right, it wasn't her.
Sorry.
Hey...phone.
It's my mistake, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
- It's my mistake. - Thank you.
No, no!
Kane, Kane, Kane!
Oh, fuck!
Kane, Kane, Kane!
Which hand did you dial with?
Look at me!
Which hand did you dial with?
Are you getting this? Hey, camera!
- Are you getting this? - Yes I am.
Wait, what are you doing?
No!
Someone once did this to me.
You will live, trust me.
No, no...
Every time you think of disobeying me again,
remember how this feels.
Say you'll remember.
- I will. - He didn't do anything!
- "I will remember." - I will!
What a fucking bastard.
Honey, let me see this.
Look, what the hell do you want?
You, actually, Mr. Saltzman.
Do you have any more cameras like this?
Yeah, I have, I have some smaller ones.
Good. Position them all around the cabin.
- Document everything. - Okay.
I need two.
ow! - Okay, okay.
Marcela... I need you to film,
I need you to film it for me, okay?
No, no.
I got it, I got it.
What you want?
Come to the front cabin.
It'll be short, it's okay.
Come!
We've just received this breaking news
that less than an hour ago,
a chartered plane carrying
ANC destination reporter Frank Saltzman
was apparently hijacked off an island nation
1,500 kilometers east of mainland Africa.
The military has successfully blockaded the aircraft
on the ocean side tarmac,
where they're currently trying to negotiate
with the aggressors on board.
This is Kevin O'Connell. I represent ANC.
Who am I speaking to?
Months ago, you ran an exposé
on so-called "Somali pirates."
Do you know the piece I mean?
We apologize if the...
I did not ask for an apology.
I asked if you knew the piece.
Frank Saltzman and his crew are only in mortal danger
if you allow them to be.
The hijackers have only made one public demand.
That is for us, ANC,
to air a video of theirs
tonight exclusively on this network.
Once you have, I will release all the hostages unharmed.
That's all we want.
You just have to understand this will take a bit of time.
Hello? Hello? Did you hear me?
Are you done yet?
You want to look good.
I need to do it right.
It's going to be okay.
See? The lights are back on.
There, you see? Tell them to calm down.
It's okay.
Right.
Let me.
Kane, what the fuck is going on up there?
There's some kind of interview or something.
Did they say anything about taking off?
No, they kicked me out before they started.
Guys...
my wireless receiver's inside that case.
Hey, honey, it's me.
Yeah, I know about the hijacking.
That's kind of why I'm calling.
Well, an old friend at ANC called me,
they needed someone on the island
to act as a liaison between them and the...Move. Please go straight and move to the right.
There's like a thousand guys with machine guns
surrounding it.
Yeah, well, it's a little late
for that 'cause I'm already here.
Are you nervous?
An honest response might disappoint.
Over 700 people are currently being held hostage
by men like us.
And that number only includes
those that weren't executed right away.
If I were you, I would be nervous.
This is...
sound.
You can't spread messages without words.
You'd be surprised.
Is it working?
- Maybe you should put... - No, no, wait.
It's working.
No hard feelings about before?
In my country, men shake with their right hands.
Well, in my country,
men don't introduce themselves with Zippos.
You may leave.
Run this way!
I'm going to make this simple for you, Mr. Saltzman.
Here is a list of questions for you to ask me.
I can't accept this.
You may be able to get this on air,
but it's not going to look legitimate
if I throw you some obvious softballs.
Frank says he won't read from his list of questions.
Of course not.
Fine.
All right. Let's start with the basics.
Why don't you tell me your name, and spell it for me
so we can put your name on that little graphic underneath, okay?
My name is Atlas.
That is spelled A-T-L-A-S.
It doesn't sound like a Somali name.
I assume that's an alias.
Who said I was Somali?
You assumed?
I suppose I did. I'm sorry if I offended you.
Why should I be offended?
Is it offensive in America to be from Somalia? No, you just don't look Somali...
Are you going to ask a real question
or do I need to write a new list, Mr. Saltzman?
Sure.
Why did those soldiers suddenly back off?
Did you ask them nicely if you could finish?
I mean, I don't want to assume.
It's amazing the effect a bomb on a plane
will have.
- It was bomb. - What?
I really think he said "bomb."
So, why are we sitting here with guns to our heads?
There is no gun to your head. Don't deceive them.
Ask a real question.
Anyone see anything, you know, when we were getting
on the plane, a box, a package?
He had a backpack.
No, I moved that when I was setting up the cameras.
I mean, it was empty.
- Are you sure? - Yeah.
There was no bomb in there.
Kane, are you absolutely...?
I think they're bluffing.
Maybe they took it out of the backpack before you picked it up. This is bullshit.
There's no fucking bomb. I'm telling you.
Tell me what you didn't like
about the network's recent segment on pirates.
Everything, everything.
I even take exception to the use of the word "pirate."
So what should we call you then?
Terrorists.
You actually prefer the term "terrorist"?
We terrorize foreigners with guns and threats.
Terrorism implies that there's certain...
it's for some ideological cause,
ot just mere profit.
That is why it intrigues me.
The media reserves the word "terrorist" only for Arabs.
Why do I deserve special treatment?
Why do you want to get lumped in with fanatics?
Ask yourself.
What does the Middle East have that Somalia does not?
So, what you're telling me is
whenever we really want to really scare our audience
we pull out the "terrorist" card
to protect our interests in the Middle East?
But, if one were to waste it
on something like Somalia which doesn't have any money?
What, the word somehow loses its luster?
- That's ridiculous. - Let's us speak off the record.
Take your microphone off.
Yeah, I'm with you.
Shit, I just lost them.
What do you mean you lost them?
Oh, shit, you think they figured it out?
I don't even, I don't understand...
Soon, I am going to ask for money
for my own ideological cause,
but I guarantee you that makes no difference
to your terrified friends back there.
Fear is fear.
Respectfully, I disagree.
See, if all you want is money, we can arrange for that,
we can make an exchange.
But if what you want to do
is convert or kill all the infidels
there's no room to bargain there.
So, you are saying...
because I'm just a greedy negro,
your friends aren't scared of me?
I didn't say that.
We're just more familiar with your motives.
Are you?
Yes.
We can put this to the test.
If the majority of your friends agree with you,
that the motives behind my actions
determine how scared they are of me,
I will release you all immediately.
- You mean that? - But...
if more of them agree with me,
that fear is fear,
regardless of motive,
I will kill you.
It's not a true belief,
unless you're willing to die for it.
Is it a problem with the receiver or the microphone?
Put that away, he's coming.
What?
- Go with him. - Why?
He wants you to go with him.
- Fuck's sake, again, what? - Just do what he wants, Kane.
Just so you know, your mic's not on.
Sit.
Kane...
would you fear these men more
if they hijacked this plane, in, let's say,
in the name of religion more than just pure financial gain?
What's the difference?
You know, either way they're psychopaths.
Yeah, Kane got it back.
What do they want? What are they saying?
Hold on one second.
What do they have him doing there?
So, this man standing here is a psychopath?
Yeah, that's what I said.
What, does he have some sob story
to justify his actions?
I'm sure it's very good.
Thank you. You may go.
What, that's it?
Well, if I'm a psychopath,
do you really want to stick around?
Thank you, Kane.
1-0.
You really called him a "psychopath"?
Seriously?
Oh, God.
We need to put you in front of the camera more often, baby.
Kane, after you left, he told Frank:
"Not a good start for you."
What does that mean?
"Not a good start," what?
"Not a good start for you."
Do you have any idea what that means?
No, look, he was in there.
What the fuck does he want now?
He says to gather what you can from your bags
to cover these windows.
Why?
And close the ones with shades.
Whatever it is, let's just...
Whoa, take it easy.
We're covering the windows, just doing what you're saying.
He said they need her up front.
This is Juliana.
Kane, I've got an idea.
Hey!
We're not scavengers.
Carry on.
Juliana...
does this man frighten you?
Is that a trick question?
Would he frighten you more if he were a religious fanatic
or just a hijacker holding us for ransom?
Can he see what I'm doing?
He doesn't have a clue, just keep going.
I...I...I don't know.
Let me restate.
Does it make a difference?
I got the N and the O.
Yeah.
Yeah, I think there is a difference.
I can rely on money to come and save us
but I'm not certain about God.
- You may go. - Thank you, Jul.
Be safe.
Thank you.
Make sure you pull the shirts tall so they can read it.
Marcela, they want you next.
Kane and Juliana are fine, you'll be fine.
Fuck!
The skinny kid is getting nosy.
- How are we doing? - Almost there.
Frank, my turn.
- Do you want me...? - Please.
What the fuck are they doing? She's been up there too long.
Do you believe this?
- That's great. - I know.
He gave it back?
What would frighten you more,
a loud bang or a quiet noise?
It's going to be okay, just answer the question.
I guess...
the bang is scarier,
but a quiet noise is creepier.
So a poised person whispering in your ear
can be just as terrifying as a lunatic howling?
- In different ways. - Listen...
Would it frighten you more if I were a raving madman
threatening to blow up this plane in the name of God,
or if I calmly had a gun pointing to your head
while waiting to collect my money?
Just answer the question.
I guess it doesn't matter.
I wouldn't want to be in either situation.
That is understandable.
Thank you, Marcela, that is all.
ANC wants a live report.
I'm not a reporter; I wouldn't know what to say.
You'll say what you see, it's very easy.
What is that?
Something in the window.
Hold on.
"No bomb."
What's going on up there? If she's not back in a minute...
He asked for you to come. Frank asked you to come.
Pete...
Give it to me, I'll take it.
Pete, there's something about the question.
You do realize the consequences
if this boy doesn't agree with you?
It's your rules.
It's your opinion.
Pete, sit down.
What kind of questions did he ask you?
He asked me something about a loud noise.
Something about God.
Did he ask you anything about God?
Something about what makes you more fearful.
God or money.
- Money, yes. - God or money.
I think they're both pretty terrifying.
Take your time.
I don't care why you're doing this.
So whether I'm doing this for religion or money,
it does not influence how much you fear me.
No...
It is the same end result.
Frank...
are you okay?
Frank, what is going on?
Just tell me.
Just tell...
Fear is fear, Frank.
All right, okay.
Jesus!
Well, I lost.
So you're going to kill me then.
Just like that. No more interview.
If that is your only question,
then you have missed the point entirely.
Is anything happening?
Juliana, does anything seem to be happening?
No, but the side of the plane looks like Wheel of Fortune.
Shit, maybe we should have spelled it in French.
Frank is still up there.
Is the military doing anything?
Nothing.
- Are you sure? - There's nothing!
We're ready to go.
Yeah, he's in here.
I'll put him on.
Okay...
Say bye.
Your name, Atlas, that's got to stand for something,
you know, I was thinking...
it kind of reminds me of...
Please...
Please don't.
You see...
the omission of the word "terrorist"
is not the only thing I disapproved of
in that network piece.
I also hated its arrogance.
They pretended to understand that boy who was captured.
Listing his choices, talking about his family
like they knew him.
They don't know him.
I get it, I get it.
No, no, no, you don't.
I hated the piece too.
So what, you would have fixed it?
I know more about your plight than you think I do.
- Oh, do you? - Yes.
I've been to Somalia many times.
I've actually been reading up
on that kid on trial, Mateo Wal-i-Musi.
The one that you're always talking about,
you know, the angle that I would have used...
Stand up, Frank.
- The angle I... - Stand up, Frank!
Did you hear that? What that fuck?
It's the pilot.
They're doing something to the pilot.
Kneel down.
Pretend with me, Frank, that you are a young Somali.
Say it.
Say what?
"I am a young Somali."
I am a young Somali.
According to your network, you are doomed to die
because you lost a game of chance called privilege.
But, just at the last moment,
someone gives you another chance.
They tell you that if you take the knife,
you will be spared.
Take the knife, Frank.
Take the knife, Frank!
Now, of course,
just taking the knife is not enough.
- You have to use it. - No.
I want you to stab this man right here.
- As hard as you can. - No!
And then, your debt to me is paid.
Stab this man, Frank,
or my friend here will shoot you in the head.
You begged me for a way out, Frank.
You begged me for a way out, I am giving you one.
I cannot!
You can and you will.
Stab him right here, as hard as you can
and then your debt to me is paid.
No, I can't.
Do it and live, or don't and die.
Goodbye, Frank.
Frank!
Frank, you okay?
Well joining us on the telephone now
is regional correspondent Ian Finley
live from Victoria International Airport
in the Seychelles.
Ian, what can you tell us
about the situation at this time?
Okay, listen, hold the wound.
Hold the wound.
Hold it, hold it.
Why did you do this? Huh?
Why did you do this?
Ian, can you tell us anything
about the condition of Frank Saltzman at this time?
All I can tell you is that the authorities
are doing everything in their power
to keep this plane on the ground.
Don't you wish you had more than two choices?
But you didn't, Frank. You didn't.
Fuck you.
I don't know if I'm stopping the bleeding.
I don't know what the fuck I'm doing.
So, Ian, you talk about movement.
Can you describe what sort of movement you're seeing?
Ian? Ian, can you hear me?
This is different.
They had been keeping their distance
but now the teams are moving.
Jesus Christ.
Ian?
I said do not engage me.
I said a boundary of 100 meters,
you agreed to these conditions.
We haven't been able to reach...
Don't patronize me. You broke your word.
The consequences are on you alone.
Where are you?
What these guys are doing, they're moving,
they're staying right beside the...
Ian?
Explosion!
Oh, fuck!
Just because you're not on the tarmac with us
does not make you safe.
Are you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
Where the hell did those come from?
How is he doing?
What did he say?
It's a profanity.
It doesn't quite translate in English.
He's still talking. It's good I suppose.
- If we take off... - No, Marcela, we have to...
If we take off they'll kill us and if we stay they'll kill us.
Can I at least bring him some water?
I stabbed him, for Christ's sake.
Can I just talk to him?
You didn't kill him.
I had you stab him
in a place that bleeds heavily
but is completely non-fatal if treated
which is what your friends are doing back there right now.
All blood and no bite.
Fireworks.
You had me stab a man so you could prove a point?
I needed to get your attention.
That is the difference between talking about something
and feeling it.
You think this proves something
about me or about you?
I don't know what you're saying.
Yeah, yeah. Just talking, all right?
He's a little lucid.
He's a little lucid, can he talk?
Yes.
Well, he knows this plane inside out, don't he?
Yes.
So, can he tell us a way
of keeping it on the ground?
A way of disabling it?
What if they blow up the fucking plane?
So I take it, pirates play favorites.
What do you mean?
You treat that little skinny one different from those two.
Who is he to you?
Why do you bring up the boy?
Precisely that,
like the one in New York, he's just a boy.
His gun is older than he is.
He is like... a photo in a dark room.
Slowly developing.
What is your cause?
Please, enlighten our audience.
What do you want?
You see?
It has taken you this long to admit that.
That you don't know me.
That you don't have all the answers.
Maybe that is the lesson you take back to your network
instead of them guessing all the time.
You know? I'm sick of hearing this.
That the media is shallow, the media is lazy,
and that we are responsible for everything.
That's lazy in itself.
I mean, the person who is oversimplifying everything
at this table is you.
You're oversimplifying and avoiding.
That boy...
every time they yell at him or hit him,
I see you recoil.
And you try to hide it, but you can't.
He says it is possible
to disengage the fuel line below.
Okay, below, where, where?
There's an exposed hatch
down to the cargo deck right there.
Oh, you gotta be fucking kidding.
Kane, you're not going to do this.
Okay, can he talk us through the steps?
Come on, Kane.
Please, Pete...sometimes we put the camera down.
Remember that.
Juliana, seriously? You can't let...
They are too complex.
You can't possibly remember them all.
Besides it's dark in there, you can't see anything.
Atlas...
I'll let him know.
We gotta get him out of here.
Tell him whatever you need to tell him.
Okay, listen. I got another camera.
I'm going to stick a wireless mic on it.
You'll take it down with you.
How you doing?
We'll have the receiver up here.
Walkie talkies...
Kane, the battery is running low. If you're going to go, you got to go now! I got it.
Go.
Nadifa says she can hold it for two minutes.
If I say come back, come right the hell back, okay?
- Okay. See you in a bit. - Shit.
If you won't answer any questions about yourself,
may I ask you a selfish one?
That depends.
Listen, I'm not who I used to be.
You can call it fame or whatever you want.
But I'm not that guy anymore.
Just, why me?
A-list newscasters don't visit East Africa
as much as they used to.
I'm afraid you were chosen by default.
But if it's any consolation,
I'll probably put you back in prime time tonight.
You know?
I know about your deadline and all of that, but listen,
why don't you just let the others go,
I can stay behind.
You probably made the network's day
with all this...
Here.
It was getting a lot of interference earlier.
If it still does, try channel 2.
Okay, Nadifa, here's what I want you to do.
I want you to put those in your ears.
Okay.
Okay...
I need the earphones... the earphones...
Okay, Nadifa, can you hear me?
Where are you now?
Do you see the panels yet?
Red panels, all the way to the front of the plane.
- Yeah, I got a hole. - You're in the right place.
Okay, through that?
Yeah, I see it. Hold on.
There should be some red panels to your left.
Let me know when you see them.
Yeah, a panel. I've got that.
Let me know when you see them.
He knows Kane is gone.
Nadifa, say he's in the bathroom to calm him down.
Everybody quiet. Quiet.
Listen, everyone, calm down. Calm down, Nadifa!
He's in the bathroom, he's in the bathroom!
Oh, my God, oh, my God!
Okay.
Tell him to come now.
Nadifa, are you there?
Pete?
He's too far away.
Tell him to come now.
- Do you hear me? - He's in the bathroom.
He's just in the bathroom, calm down.
He's calling the others. He's coming.
He's coming!
Everybody calm down. Just calm down!
Right fucking now, get him up here.
Kane, Kane...
You gotta get the fuck out of there now.
You gotta get the fuck out of there now, Kane.
Damn it, Kane! Do you hear me?
Shit.
Okay.
If you can hear me,
I'm just going to be pressing buttons, yeah.
You fuck! You fuck!
Juliana, don't!
Everybody calm down.
Juliana, calm down... Calm!
Juliana!
Did you see that?
What?
I don't know. Flash of light.
You don't think...?
I don't know.
But the deadline's not up.
They haven't even passed off the footage yet,
why would they just...
I don't know.
Nadifa, ask him if I can use the bathroom.
I don't know what you think you saw,
but everything is fine.
We're conducting the interview.
Our spotters saw a flash of light,
we need to be sure it was not a gunshot.
You have my word.
Your word is not good enough at this point.
Is the network liaison still there?
Have him come aboard with a camera;
he will validate everything I've just said.
Hello, do you hear me?
We can work with that.
For this transaction,
it will cost you 5 million dollars.
The liaison first, then we talk money.
One condition.
The footage can leave for free
if the liaison stays until I get the money.
Give us 15 minutes to secure ourselves.
Ten.
- How is he doing? - He's okay.
He says you were not strong enough to kill him.
I need your attention please.
The authorities believe violence has occurred.
They will not clear us for takeoff
unless we allow someone to board the plane
and prove otherwise.
We need to clean up...
this...
Clean yourselves.
We need to clean up and cover up.
Can you pick him up?
Sit him down here.
He needs to go on this chair.
Frank, could you come with me, please?
Frank?
We have nothing more to talk about.
I haven't said everything I needed to.
Come.
Well I have. Fuck off! I'm not asking you. I'm telling you.
Frank, come!
The liaison is ready, but before we send him in,
you need to uncover the windows.
We're making progress on the money.
There's a small addendum to the money request,
I want it given in full
to the Kips Bay Children's Outreach Fund.
That's K-I-P-S Bay Children's Outreach Fund.
This will be our last communication
until I get takeoff clearance.
Well, we're just now getting
our first live look at the situation,
but we have just received word that our own Ian Finley
will in fact be allowed on to the plane
to confirm the condition of the hostages through video.
Kips Bay?
Children's Outreach Fund?
Bullshit!
You have very good hearing.
Listen, stop fucking with me, okay?
Two of my friends are dead and I want answers.
You owe me answers.
Mr. O'Connell...
You don't negotiate for us. We can't pay 5 million dollars live on our own network.
Sir, you won't have to.
The liaison is just to get us in.
Finley's not even an ANC employee.
He's just there as a personal favor for us.
There are only two plays here, Mr. O'Connell.
You pay the money or we send in your man.
Your choice.
You just make sure he is safe.
This fund. It's a front, isn't it?
A front for what?
It's for a very powerful attorney.
What the hell do you need a lawyer for?
Frank, I need you to know
that your friends dying was not planned.
Fuck you! Don't call me Frank!
Kips Bay, that's in New York.
The kid in the network story.
That's what the expensive lawyer is for, isn't it?
Is that what this is all about?
America does not negotiate with terrorists or pirates.
I couldn't take someone hostage and demand his release.
I need to have him acquitted by law.
What do you care?
It's just like the kid in the back.When I asked you earlier
why you were so protective of that kid,
I thought to myself secretly,
he must be his little brother or something?
The kid back there isn't your little brother...
Mateo Wal-i-Musi is, right?
You wanted an interview, you got an interview!
Answer the fucking question!
Yes.
My brother Mateo is on trial in New York City,
but in the jury's mind he is already guilty
because your network's piece
made him the poster boy for piracy in America.
So this is revenge against the network?
No, it's not about revenge;
it's about re-education.
Your network wanted to investigate
how a boy could be involved in such atrocities?
Well, I have shown you here, firsthand.
Let me get this straight.
So, you're not really a pirate, are you?
No.
I left Somalia
when Mateo was still a baby.
Off to better myself.
By the time I got back
he was already taking orders from those two.
There was nothing I could do.
When he was captured on that ship,
they fled and set him up to take the blame.
So, this whole thing is a trap for them.
Something like that.
And they don't know who you are!
Oh, they will.
They will.
Why film everything?
When America sees that skinny boy in the back,
they will see my brother too.
The abuse he endured.
How they cornered a helpless child
and make him do unspeakable things
for their own gain.
In other words...
exactly what you've done to this kid!
I don't understand, you blame these two
for having made your brother, but who made them?
I mean, aren't they somebody's fucked up little brothers, too?
Where does it end?
That kid killed one of my colleagues.
If he is supposed to be the mirror image of Mateo,
what does it do for your brother?
How does it make him look?
Makes him look like a killer.
- Do not deviate. - Finley, you're crazy, man!
Can I ask any questions?
Only if you allow them, okay?
So what are the assurances that he'll let us leave?
Ian Finley and his cameraman
obviously approaching with great caution.
I just realized
I forgot to get my sister a souvenir. We'll pick one up in Nairobi.
And so what if America sees this footage
and they decide that that kid back there,
and therefore your brother,
is to be held responsible,
because they were taken advantage of,
and that's not right,
but ultimately, they made the choice.
Really?
In which case,
I would like you to share with America right now,
why you made the choice to stab that pilot.
Diagnose your motivations for the camera, please.
What's stopping me from telling your friends
you're going to hang them all out to dry?
Even if you could,
it would be mutually assured destruction.
I'm just curious...
if you're not a pirate by occupation,
what are you; I mean, before today?
Well...
I am a schoolteacher.
Frank...go to the back
and be smart.
And as you can see on your screen now,
they've just opened the door, that's the first time
since the plane was taken hours ago.
Come.
Is he a cop? I don't know!
Should we say something to him?
I mean, we gotta let him know...
No. Let's see what happens.
I was told that there were more than three hostages.
You mean more than three white hostages?
No, I meant passengers.
What about the African crew? Are they not hostages?
Yes, of course they are, but that's not what I meant.
Just...
Can I just speak to one of them please? You have two minutes.
Please.
Sir, are you the captain?
I am.
How many passengers boarded the plane?
However many you see here.
How about asking one of the non-African hostages,
since you like to make the distinction.
No, actually... I think we're okay.
I'm just going to...
if I may... continue...
Make it quick.
Why are you allowing them to film,
if you don't mind my asking?
It's none of your business.
You have one more minute.
Just to reiterate if you've just tuned in,
we do not have a feed inside the plane at this time.
We're going to have to wait for Ian and his cameraman.
It's been about three minutes so far.
As you can see, everything is fine.
Okay, Finley, let's go.
Let's go.
Go, go.
Oh, my God, there's blood on his shirt.
- Fuck! - Wait, wait, wait!
Fuck!
It's been roughly ten minutes
since Finley was brought on board.
It was thought that he would've returned by now.
Where did the blood come from?
On my shirt, where did it come from?
They killed two of our friends already.
Nadifa, what are they arguing about?
Whether or not to kill us.
At least they're arguing about it.
This isn't what you think.
He's not even a pirate.
He's using this whole thing
as a setup for the other two. What does that mean?
It's revenge
for what they did to his brother. What do you mean, his brother?
What do you mean?
Who is his brother?
- You know English. - Oh, fuck.
Say it again, who is his brother?
- Sir, there was something else. - Who is his brother?
What do you mean?
You misunderstood!
Who is his brother?
You misunderstood!
Who is his brother?
Frank, if you know his name tell him.
Who is he?
Mateo Wal-i-Musi.
Mateo Wal-i-Musi?
Okay, hold on.
Mateo?
Is that true?
Leave that boy alone! Leave him alone!
Is that true?
This is your trial! You fucking cowards!
Get up!
Shit, oh, shit!
Fuck, fuck...
It's crazy!
Why not take me instead?
Let her go! Let her go!
Why not take me instead?
It has always been about me!
Come, come, come.
Frank, no, Frank...
Quickly, quickly!
Oh, my God! The door has just opened!
And that appears to be Frank Saltzman.
I don't know what to say!
Say something, Frank!
Move back!
It seems he has a gun to his...
Oh, my God!
Frank!
Give me it!
Pete!
Are you stupid? They're gonna shoot us down!
No...
I don't know!
Okay, go, go.
Everybody down! Everybody down!
Hey, hey!
Ladies and gentlemen...
I recommend that if you find
this difficult to watch as indeed I do,
perhaps you mute your television for a few moments...
We've just received this breaking news...
Good evening.
Today marks the one-year anniversary
of the deadly hijacking of Nairobi 86.
A tragedy that killed nine people,
including four of our fellow ANC employees.
Kane Lamprey,
Juliana Christensen,
Marcela Descalso,
and of course, Frank Saltzman,
an American news icon.
Even a year later,
investigators continue to make shocking discoveries,
after sifting through hours of footage recovered
from cameras on board the plane.
Each new revelation has sparked a media frenzy.
But has it also played a part
in the recent decision to throw out the case
against alleged pirate Mateo Wal-i-Musi?
And will it have a similar effect
in the upcoming trial of the young surviving hijacker?
Later in the hour we'll have an exclusive interview
with Pete Bowers,
one of the only survivors from that deadly day,
one year ago.