The Defenders
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.
Director: Matthew Bate
Cast
Hakeem al-Araibi
Craig Foster
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Details
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Released
- Release
- Jun 15, 2023
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Studios
- Sweetshop & Green, Closer Productions, Screen Australia
- Director
- Matthew Bate