Stand (2023)
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.
Where to watch Stand
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What is Stand 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 later it’s the remarkable story of one man who kept the faith and paved the way for a social justice movement. Stand is a Documentary movie, released on 2023-02-03, runtime 107 minutes.
Is Stand worth watching?
TMDB users rate Stand 3.2 out of 10 from 13 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Stand?
In the United States, Stand streams on Paramount Plus. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Joslyn Rose Lyons
Cast
- Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf as Self
- Shaquille O'Neal as Self - LSU Teammate, 1989-90
- Ice Cube as Self - Rapper-Actor; Founder BIG3
- Olden Polynice as Self - Former Sacramento Kings Teammate
- Stephen Curry as Self - Golden State Warriors Guard
- Steve Kerr as Self - Former Chicago Bulls Guard, 1993-98
- Jalen Rose as Self - University of Michigan Fab 5
- Mahershala Ali as Self - Actor
- David Jackson as Self - Older Brother
- Leonard Bennett as Self - Former High School Teammate
- Gerald Austin as Self - Former High School Assistant Coach
- Owen Miller as Self - Former High School Teammate
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Sources
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