The Defenders

The Defenders

Release date : June 15, 2023
Runtime : 1h 21m
Countries of origin : Australia /
Original Language : English / Arabic /
Director : Matthew Bate /
Writers : Matthew Bate /
Production companies : Prime Video Sports / Sweetshop & Green / Closer Productions / Screen Australia /
June 15, 2023 1h 21m Australia Documentary English More
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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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  • title:The Defenders
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 2023
  • Runtime:1h 21m
  • Genres: Documentary ·
  • Countries of origin: Australia ·
  • Original Language: English · Arabic ·
  • Director: Matthew Bate /
  • Writers: Matthew Bate ·
  • Production companies: Prime Video Sports · Sweetshop & Green · Closer Productions · Screen Australia ·
  • 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.
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