The Defenders (2023)
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.
Director: Matthew Bate
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Hakeem al-Araibi as |
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Craig Foster as |
| Camera | Jay Kennedy | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Alex Cardy | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Matthew Bate | Director |
| Writing | Matthew Bate | Writer |
| Production | Alice Burgin | Producer |
| Production | Gal Greenspan | Producer |
| Editing | David Scarborough | Editor |
| Editing | Bryan Mason | Editor |
