Defender
"A feature film about criminal justice, through the eyes of SF Public Defender Jeff Adachi."
Storyline
Jeff Adachi is a public defender in San Francisco who takes on the misdemeanor case of 22-year-old Michael Smith, who pleaded not guilty in one of the first body camera cases in the city when he was charged with nine counts of resisting arrest. This urgent documentary shows how far Adachi and his team will fight for the young man’s freedom while exposing black-crime bias in ostensibly liberal SF.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Defender released?+
Defender was released on April 15, 2017.
Who directed Defender?+
Defender was directed by Jeff Adachi.
Who stars in Defender?+
The main cast of Defender includes Jeff Adachi.
How long is Defender?+
Defender has a runtime of 1h 10m.
What genre is Defender?+
Defender is classified as Documentary, Crime.
What is the rating of Defender?+
Defender has an average audience rating of 6.5 out of 10, based on 2 votes.
How to watch Defender online?+
Defender (2017) is not yet confirmed on a major streaming platform. Its OTT release and where to watch it online will be updated here as soon as streaming details are announced.
Is Defender available on any streaming platform?+
Defender is not available on streaming platforms yet. We track its OTT and streaming release, so check back for updates on where it will be available online.
What is the OTT release date of Defender?+
Defender had its theatrical/initial release on April 15, 2017. Its OTT (streaming) release date will be listed here once a platform confirms it.
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