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Movie · 2017 · 70 min

Defender (2017)

“A feature film about criminal justice, through the eyes of SF Public Defender Jeff Adachi.”

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Defender is a 2017 movie (Documentary and Crime). Defender was directed by Jeff Adachi and Jim Choi. Defender runs 70 minutes. There is currently no known legal streaming option for Defender in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

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Plot

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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Where can I watch Defender?

There is currently no known legal streaming option for Defender in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Who stars in Defender?

The main cast of Defender includes Jeff Adachi.

Who directed Defender?

Defender was directed by Jeff Adachi and Jim Choi.

When was Defender released?

Defender was released on April 15, 2017.

How long is Defender?

Defender runs 70 minutes.

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