Stand (2023)

  • NR
  • 02/03/2023 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 47m

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.

Joslyn Rose Lyons

Director

Cast

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf's headshot

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

Self
Shaquille O'Neal's headshot

Shaquille O'Neal

Self - LSU Teammate, 1989-90
Ice Cube's headshot

Ice Cube

Self - Rapper-Actor; Founder BIG3
Olden Polynice's headshot

Olden Polynice

Self - Former Sacramento Kings Teammate
Stephen Curry's headshot

Stephen Curry

Self - Golden State Warriors Guard
Steve Kerr's headshot

Steve Kerr

Self - Former Chicago Bulls Guard, 1993-98
Jalen Rose's headshot

Jalen Rose

Self - University of Michigan Fab 5
Mahershala Ali's headshot

Mahershala Ali

Self - Actor

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