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The Defenders

0 %|Jun 15, 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.

Featured Crew

Jay Kennedy
Director of Photography
Alex Cardy
Director of Photography
Matthew Bate
Director
Matthew Bate
Writer
Alice Burgin
Producer
Gal Greenspan
Producer
David Scarborough
Editor
Bryan Mason
Editor