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The Defenders

The Defenders (2023)

June. 15,2023
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The Defenders

2023  / 1 hr 21 min

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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Director
Matthew Bate
Cast
Hakeem al-Araibi, Craig Foster
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Screen Australia
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