Defender
"A feature film about criminal justice, through the eyes of SF Public Defender Jeff Adachi."
Originally released in 2017. Defender is a documentary/crime film. directed by Jeff Adachi. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jeff Adachi
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 15, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
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 wa...
Who directed Defender?
Defender was directed by Jeff Adachi.
How long is Defender?
Defender has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Defender released?
Defender was released on April 15, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Defender?
The main cast of Defender includes Jeff Adachi.