Basic Info
Release: June 15, 2023
Runtime: 81 min
Status: Released
The Defenders
2023
81 min
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.
Genres
Documentary
Production Countries
- Australia
Spoken Languages
- English en
- Arabic ar
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Cast
Hakeem al-Araibi
Craig Foster
Crew
Matthew Bate
Director
Matthew Bate
Writer
Alice Burgin
Producer
Gal Greenspan
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