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.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Sweetshop & Green, Closer Productions, Screen Australia
Keywords
- sports
- football (soccer)
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Top Cast
Craig Foster as
Top Crew
Matthew Bate · Director, Writer
Jay Kennedy · Cinematographer
Alex Cardy · Cinematographer
David Scarborough · Editor
Bryan Mason · Editor
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