Stand

Stand

"He sacrificed everything but his principles"
  • 2023
  • 1 hr 46 min
  •  3.333  (12)
  •   Released

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
STAND (2023) | Official Trailer | Streaming February 3rd on SHOWTIME

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STAND (2023) | Teaser | Streaming 2023 on SHOWTIME

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Description
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.
  • Release Date
    2023
  • Runtime
    1 hr 46 min
  • Language
    en
  • Rating
    3.333  (12)