The Defenders

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.

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

81 min

Actor:

Hakeem al-Araibi, Craig Foster

Quality:

HD

Director:

Matthew Bate

Release:

2023

Country:

Australia, United States of America

IMDb:

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