Stand

Story

Synopsis

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

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

3 February 2023

Ensemble

Cast

• Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

  Self

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  Shaquille O'Neal

  Self - LSU Teammate, 1989-90

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  Ice Cube

  Self - Rapper-Actor; Founder BIG3

• Olden Polynice

  Self - Former Sacramento Kings Teammate

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  Stephen Curry

  Self - Golden State Warriors Guard

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  Steve Kerr

  Self - Former Chicago Bulls Guard, 1993-98

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  Jalen Rose

  Self - University of Michigan Fab 5

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  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