The Defenders

Overview

Talented Australian footballer Hakeem al-Araibi arrives in Thailand for his honeymoon but is swiftly confronted by an Interpol arrest warrant accusing him of terrorism. What follows is a riveting true tale of a courageous whistle-blower whose revelations about his own torture ignite a complex revenge saga involving three nations, two royal families, and FIFA, the influential sports organization. As Hakeem faces the threat of extradition to Bahrain, a dedicated team of advocates, spearheaded by retired Australian football captain Craig Foster, rallies to secure his freedom against overwhelming odds.