Stand (2023)

02/03/2023 (US) • 1h 47m

Documentary

He sacrificed everything but his principles

Overview

Raw and unflinching examination of the courageous life of basketball star and social justice activist Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. Born Chris Jackson, he overcame tremendous adversity to reach the NBA and found his true calling when he converted to Islam. His decision not to stand for the national anthem, however, turned him from prodigy to pariah. Told candidly by Abdul-Rauf himself more than 20 years later it’s the remarkable story of one man who kept the faith and paved the way for a social justice movement.

Top Billed Cast

Shaquille O'Neal

Self - LSU Teammate, 1989-90

Ice Cube

Self - Rapper-Actor; Founder BIG3

Olden Polynice

Self - Former Sacramento Kings Teammate

Stephen Curry

Self - Golden State Warriors Guard

Steve Kerr

Self - Former Chicago Bulls Guard, 1993-98

Jalen Rose

Self - University of Michigan Fab 5

Mahershala Ali

Self - Actor

David Jackson

Self - Older Brother


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

ku klux klan

islam

basketball

arson

tourette syndrome

obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd)

unknown father

muslim american

professional sports

national basketball association (nba)

basketball player

political protest

professional athlete

genealogy

sports politics

mississippi

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