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Defender (2017)

Movie ★ 6.5 70 min

Documentary Crime

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.

Jeff Adachi Director Jim Choi Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 15, 2017
Runtime
70 min
IMDb
tt7326826
Language

Cast

Jeff Adachi Jeff Adachi Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Defender about?
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.
Who directed Defender?
Defender was directed by Jeff Adachi, Jim Choi.
Who stars in Defender?
Defender stars Jeff Adachi.
When was Defender released?
Defender is a 2017 documentary, crime film.
Where can I watch Defender?
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