Defender
Apr 15, 2017 · 1h 10m
Director
Jeff Adachi, Jim ChoiOverview
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.
Cast of Defender
Crew of Defender
About Defender
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.
When was Defender released?
Defender was released on April 15, 2017.
How long is Defender?
Defender runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
Who directed Defender?
Defender was directed by Jeff Adachi and Jim Choi.
Who is in the cast of Defender?
The cast of Defender includes Jeff Adachi (Self).