Defender
“A feature film about criminal justice, through the eyes of SF Public Defender Jeff Adachi.”
Where to watch Defender in Taiwan
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About Defender
Defender is a 2017 movie in the Documentary and Crime genres, directed by Jeff Adachi and Jim Choi, starring Jeff Adachi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Defender in Taiwan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
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
Where can I watch Defender in Taiwan?+
Defender is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Taiwan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is Defender on Netflix?+
Defender is not on Netflix in Taiwan right now.
How long is Defender?+
Defender has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
Who stars in Defender?+
Defender stars Jeff Adachi.
When did Defender come out?+
Defender is a 2017 movie directed by Jeff Adachi and Jim Choi.
What genre is Defender?+
Defender is Documentary and Crime film.
Who directed Defender?+
Defender was directed by Jeff Adachi and Jim Choi.
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