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Stand

2023-02-03 · 107 min · ★ 3.2

Documentary

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.

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Directors
Joslyn Rose Lyons
Production companies
Showtime Sports, Mandalay Sports Media, Showtime Networks, NBA Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mahmoud Abdul-RaufSelf
Shaquille O'NealShaquille O'NealSelf - LSU Teammate, 1989-90
Ice CubeIce CubeSelf - Rapper-Actor; Founder BIG3
Olden PolyniceSelf - Former Sacramento Kings Teammate
Stephen CurryStephen CurrySelf - Golden State Warriors Guard
Steve KerrSteve KerrSelf - Former Chicago Bulls Guard, 1993-98
Jalen RoseJalen RoseSelf - University of Michigan Fab 5
Mahershala AliMahershala AliSelf - Actor
David JacksonSelf - Older Brother
Leonard BennettSelf - Former High School Teammate
Gerald AustinSelf - Former High School Assistant Coach
Owen MillerSelf - Former High School Teammate
Joseph JancovicSelf - Neurologist and Tourette Syndrome Specialist
Dale BrownSelf - Former LSU Coach
Stanley RobertsSelf - Former LSU Teammate
Eddie MillerSelf - Former AAU Coach
Bernie BickerstaffSelf - Denver Nuggets Head Coach, 1994-97
Paul WestheadSelf - Denver Nuggets Head Coach, 1990-92 (archive footage)
Scott HastingsSelf - Former Denver Nuggets Teammate
Walter DavisSelf - Former Denver Nuggets Teammate

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