Film
The Defenders
2023 · 1h 21m · Documentary
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- 6.9
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Overview
When talented Australian refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi steps off the plane in Thailand for his honeymoon, he finds himself facing an Interpol arrest order for alleged terrorism offences. What unfolds is the gripping true story of a heroic whistle-blower who, on speaking out about his own torture, sets off a revenge plot involving three countries, two royal families and the world's most powerful sporting body, FIFA. As Hakeem awaits extradition back to Bahrain, a group of campaigners led by a retired Australian football captain Craig Foster fight for his release.
Cast
Crew
- Matthew BateDirector · Writer
- Alice BurginProducer
- Gal GreenspanProducer
- Jay KennedyDirector of Photography
- Alex CardyDirector of Photography
- David ScarboroughEditor
- Bryan MasonEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- June 15, 2023
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Genres
- Documentary
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