
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..
Released: 2023-06-15
Genre:
Documentaire
Production:
Prime Video Sports, Sweetshop & Green, Closer Productions, Screen Australia
Duration: 81 minutes min
Langue:
English, العربية, FR
Production countries:
Australia
budget:
Budget non disponible