Stand(2023)
He sacrificed everything but his principles
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.
Directed by Joslyn Rose Lyons
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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
Eddie Miller
Self - Former AAU Coach
Bernie Bickerstaff
Self - Denver Nuggets Head Coach, 1994-97
Paul Westhead
Self - Denver Nuggets Head Coach, 1990-92 (archive footage)
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Stand is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Stand come out?+
Stand was released in 2023.
How long is Stand?+
Stand runs for 107 minutes (1 hour and 47 minutes).
Who directed Stand?+
Stand was directed by Joslyn Rose Lyons.
Who stars in Stand?+
Stand stars Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, Shaquille O'Neal, Ice Cube, Olden Polynice and Stephen Curry.
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