Black Sam

In the aftermath of the War of Spanish Succession, many sailors are left jobless as the American colonies emerge as a land of opportunity. Sam Bellamy seizes the chance to captain his own ship but faces societal hurdles when he falls for a headstrong New England debutante. After a failed treasure hunt, Sam's desperate ambition leads him to become the captain of the pirate ship Mary Anne, where he battles merciless merchantmen, slave traders, and the forces of nature in pursuit of love and survival.