Ghost Fleet

Ghost Fleet

Ghost Fleet

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Ghost Fleet

"One woman's quest to expose the darkest secret on the sea"

2018

1h 28m

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Ghost Fleet follows a small group of activists who risk their lives on remote Indonesian islands to find justice and freedom for the enslaved fishermen who feed the world’s insatiable appetite for seafood. Bangkok-based Patima Tungpuchayakul, a Thai abolitionist, has committed her life to helping these “lost” men return home. Facing illness, death threats, corruption, and complacency, Patima’s fearless determination for justice inspires her nation and the world.

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