The Defenders

Category: Movies •

Genre: Documentary •

Rating: 0

Director: Matthew Bate,

Writer: Matthew Bate,

Cast: Hakeem al-Araibi, Craig Foster,

Language: en

Country: Australia

Release Date: June 15, 2023

Plot: 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.