The Defenders
2023 | 81m | English
Popularity: 1 (history)
| Director: | Matthew Bate |
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| Writer: | Matthew Bate |
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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. | |
| Release Date: | Jun 15, 2023 |
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| Director: | Matthew Bate |
| Writer: | Matthew Bate |
| Genres: | Documentary |
| Keywords | sports, football (soccer) |
| Production Companies | Screen Australia, Closer Productions, Prime Video Sports, Sweetshop & Green |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 03, 2025 Entered: Apr 27, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| Hakeem al-Araibi | |
| Craig Foster |
| Name | Job |
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| Matthew Bate | Writer, Director |
| David Scarborough | Editor |
| Bryan Mason | Editor |
| Jay Kennedy | Director of Photography |
| Alex Cardy | Director of Photography |
| Name | Title |
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| Alice Burgin | Producer |
| Gal Greenspan | Producer |
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