The Defenders
0|2023|1h 21m| EN
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary
Director: Matthew Bate
Votes: 0
Production Companies: 
Prime Video Sports
Sweetshop & Green
Closer Productions
Screen Australia
