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20231h 47mJoslyn Rose Lyons
IMDb 7.5

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"He sacrificed everything but his principles"

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.

Documentary
Ku Klux KlanIslamBasketballArsonTourette SyndromeObsessive Compulsive Disorder (ocd)Unknown FatherMuslim AmericanProfessional SportsNational Basketball Association (nba)

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What is Stand (2023) about?

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…

Who stars in Stand?

Stand stars 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). The film was directed by Joslyn Rose Lyons.

How long is Stand?

Stand has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2023.

Is Stand worth watching?

Stand holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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