The true story of Hakeem al-Araibi, a Bahraini footballer turned political refugee, and the ordinary people who battled against the odds...
The true story of Hakeem al-Araibi, a Bahraini footballer turned political refugee, and the ordinary people who battled against the odds to rescue him in a life-threatening ordeal.
In 2018 when Hakeem stepped off a plane in Thailand to begin his honeymoon he found himself surrounded by police with an Interpol arrest order accusing him of terrorist activity. As Hakeem awaited extradition back to Bahrain, a rag-tag group of campaigners led by former Socceroos captain Craig Foster took action. The team of human rights activists, social media warriors, and ordinary Australians launched a campaign to #SaveHakeem.
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Where to watch The Defenders (2023)
The Defenders (2023) | Details
- Genre
- Documentary, Sport
- Country of origin
- Australia
- Studio
- Amazon Original