The Defenders

In "The Defenders", the heart-stopping true story of Australian refugee Hakeem al-Araibi takes center stage as he finds himself entangled in a web of international intrigue upon arriving in Thailand for his honeymoon. Facing an Interpol arrest order for alleged terrorism offences, Hakeem's courage to speak out about his own torture sparks a deadly revenge plot involving three countries and two royal families. As Hakeem waits for extradition back to Bahrain, the courageous campaign led by retired Australian football captain Craig Foster fights tirelessly to secure his release. The gripping film shines a light on the darker side of sports, where the world's most powerful sporting body, FIFA, becomes embroiled in a sinister plot.