The Defenders (movie)

The Defenders (movie)

  • Production country: Australia
  • Producer: Matthew Bate
  • Production companies: Prime Video Sports, Sweetshop & Green, Closer Productions, Screen Australia
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release date: 6/15/2023
  • Run time: 81 min.

Movie description

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.

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Hakeem al-Araibi

Hakeem al-Araibi

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Craig Foster

Craig Foster

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