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Stand

Stand

Stand

Stand

He sacrificed everything but his principles

2023•1h 47m•

★3.3(12 ratings)

Documentary

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.

Director

Joslyn Rose Lyons

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Main Cast

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

Self

Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal

Self - LSU Teammate, 1989-90

Ice Cube

Ice Cube

Self - Rapper-Actor; Founder BIG3

Olden Polynice

Olden Polynice

Self - Former Sacramento Kings Teammate

Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry

Self - Golden State Warriors Guard

Steve Kerr

Steve Kerr

Self - Former Chicago Bulls Guard, 1993-98

Jalen Rose

Jalen Rose

Self - University of Michigan Fab 5

Mahershala Ali

Mahershala Ali

Self - Actor

David Jackson

David Jackson

Self - Older Brother

Leonard Bennett

Leonard Bennett

Self - Former High School Teammate

Gerald Austin

Gerald Austin

Self - Former High School Assistant Coach

Owen Miller

Owen Miller

Self - Former High School Teammate

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Joslyn Rose Lyons

Production

Consulting Producer: David P. Kelly
Producer: Colleen Dominguez
Executive Producer: Mason Gordon
Producer: Tom Friend
Executive Producer: Michael Tollin
Executive Producer: Stephen Espinoza

Music & Sound

Music: Matthew Head
Music Supervisor: Barry Cole

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Thomas Jacobi
Director of Photography: Matthew Donchess
Director of Photography: Lee Berger
Director of Photography: Rob Davis
Director of Photography: Peter Dimako
Director of Photography: Hossam Aboul-Magd

Editing

Assistant Editor: Vern Hass
Editor: Dan Shulman-Means
Colorist: Tony Shek

Costume & Make-Up

Makeup Artist: Cindy Escalante
Hairstylist: Bret Mayo
Makeup & Hair: Emily Sims

Keywords

ku klux klanislambasketballarsontourette syndromeobsessive compulsive disorder (ocd)unknown fathermuslim americanprofessional sportsnational basketball association (nba)basketball playerpolitical protestprofessional athletegenealogysports politicsmississippi

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "He sacrificed everything but his principles"

#2

The runtime is 107 minutes (1h 47m).

#3

The film was directed by Joslyn Rose Lyons.

#4

Cinematography was handled by Thomas Jacobi.

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This title is listed on IMDb as tt21878148.

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Rating

3.3/10

Poor

12 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Stand

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Showtime Sports

Showtime Sports

Mandalay Sports Media

Mandalay Sports Media

Showtime Networks

Showtime Networks

NBA Entertainment

NBA Entertainment

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