Captain Phillips, the movie
Program Titles
- Rescue by Navy SEAL
Captain Richard Phillips is the former master of the MV Maersk Alabama at the time it was held hostage by Somali pirates during the cargo ship’s hijacking.
His actions during the incident have been described as heroic.
Captain Richard Phillips became the center of an extraordinary international drama when he was captured by Somali pirates who hijacked his ship, the first hijacking of a U.S. ship in more than 200 years. Amid the standoff, he offered himself as a hostage. Captain Phillips authored A Captain’s Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALS, and Dangerous Days at Sea, detailing his experience. This dramatic story was also transformed into an Academy-Award and Golden-Globe nominated film, Captain Phillips. President Barak Obama said, “I share the country’s admiration for the bravery of Captain Phillips and his selfless concern for his crew. His courage is a model for all Americans.”
Recognized as a national hero, Phillips now gives inspiring speeches on stepping up, finding courage within yourself, and putting your community first. He has been invited to share his message with hosts, including General Mills, Constellation Brans, Houston Methodist Hospital, and more.
Captain Richard Phillips was fantastic and gave a top-notch presentation. His story showed great courage and endurance and was remarkable. People really resonated with what he said, and in these difficult economic times, we think the audience wanted to hear a good outcome for a change that showed leadership and heroism at its best.
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