(The Defenders)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Australia

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

81 minutes

Year:

2023

Directors:

Matthew Bate

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Production companies:

Prime Video Sports,

Sweetshop & Green,

Closer Productions,

Screen Australia

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