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The Defenders
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The Defenders

Jun 15, 2023
1h 21m
★ 0.0

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 Companies

Prime Video Sports
Sweetshop & Green
Closer Productions
Screen Australia

The Defenders Trailers

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Cast

Hakeem al-Araibi

Hakeem al-Araibi

Craig Foster

Craig Foster

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