The Defenders
en
PG-13
June 2023
Documentary
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.
Runtime:
1 hour 21 minutes
Status:
Released
Original Language:
en
Budget:
N/A
Revenue:
N/A
Director:
Matthew Bate
