Stand
“He sacrificed everything but his principles”
2023•1h 47m•3.3•Released
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.
Director
Joslyn Rose Lyons
Languages
English
Studio
Showtime Sports
Cast
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
Self
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
Leonard Bennett
Self - Former High School Teammate
Gerald Austin
Self - Former High School Assistant Coach
Owen Miller
Self - Former High School Teammate
Joseph Jancovic
Self - Neurologist and Tourette Syndrome Specialist
Dale Brown
Self - Former LSU Coach
Stanley Roberts
Self - Former LSU Teammate
Production
Company
Showtime Sports
Company
Mandalay Sports Media
Company
Showtime Networks
Company
NBA Entertainment
Producer
Tom Friend
Producer
Colleen Dominguez
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