Sky Arte documentary follows ex-con fishermen in Cagliari

A documentary titled 'Il Clan dei Ricciai,' directed by Pietro Mereu, airs on Sky Arte on August 9, 2020. It follows a group of former convicts from Cagliari who turn to sea urchin fishing as a means of redemption. The group is led by Gesuino Banchero, who offers them a chance to reintegrate into society through honest work. Key members include Massimo, who served six years for criminal association; Andrea, 58, who spent 14 years in prison; and Simone, who served four months of house arrest and lives with his grandfather Nino, an elderly fisherman previously reported for bomb fishing. Their dreams vary: Gesuino aims to open a 200-bed tourist facility in Cagliari, Massimo wants to race an Impreza and find a job for his girlfriend, Andrea hopes to regain custody of his children, and Simone desires his own boat for fish tourism. The documentary explores whether they can succeed. Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.