The Defender
Synopsis
When a boy is kidnapped by a trafficking ring, a vigilante teams up with a social worker to track down the criminals.
This gritty independent feature has the feel of Jennifer Lopez’s latest film, “The Mother”, and the Charles Bronson classic, “Death Wish”.
Cast & Credits
Cast:
Sasha MacPherson (introducing)
Atta Yaqub (A Fond Kiss)
Stephen Kerr (Breaking the Band)
Parmy Singh (River City)
Crew:
Written & Directed by Gary J. Hewitt
Producer: Diane Brooks
Festivals & Awards
Best Indie Film, Best Actress, Best Cinematography: Milan Independent Awards
Best Feature, Cast, Producer & Cinematography: 8 & HalFilm Awards
Winner: Best Feature Film + Best Actress, Sweden Film Awards
Best Thriller: Robinson Film Awards
Honorable Mention and Best Cinematography: Art Film Awards
Best Indie Feature: Independent Film Awards
Best Feature: Frankfurt Indie Stars Film Fest
Best Actor: Stockholm City Film Fest
Best Feature Film: Movie Spark (Netherlands)
Best Feature, Director, Producer: White Rose Int’l Film Festival
Best Feature: Eastern European Film Festival
Best Composer: Madrid Fiesta Film Fest
Selected: Cinephiles Choice Award (Brazil)
Selected: Culver City Film Festival
Reviews
“Characters are truly authentic and their dialogue feels spontaneous and specific.” – Screencraft