Captain Phillips: On screen and in real life

Capt. Richard Phillips at a news conference in 2013.  (AFP/ Getty)

Capt. Richard Phillips walks with his family after arriving on a plane in South Burlington, Vt., on April 17, 2009. From left, his mother, Virginia; his son, Daniel; his daughter, Mariah; Phillps and his wife, Andrea.  (Toby Talbot / Associated Press)

A show of celebration along the roadside in Underhill, Vt., for Richard Phillips. In 2009, he offered himself as a hostage to secure the safety of his crew and ship.   (Andy Duback / Associated Press)

Andrea Phillips, wife of Capt. Richard Phillips, attends a news conference on April 13, 2009.   (Toby Talbot / Associated Press)

Director Paul Greengrass on the set of the film.  (Jasin Boland / Associated Press)

Faysal Ahmed, left, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman and Mahat Ali in a scene from “Captain Phillips.”   (Jasin Boland / Associated Press)