Stand
"He sacrificed everything but his principles"
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Stand is a documentary film. directed by Joslyn Rose Lyons.
Starring Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, Shaquille O'Neal, and Ice Cube
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 3, 2023
2 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
3.3/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Showtime Sports
- Mandalay Sports Media
- Showtime Networks
- NBA Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
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 f...
Who directed Stand?
Stand was directed by Joslyn Rose Lyons.
How long is Stand?
Stand has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Stand released?
Stand was released on February 3, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stand?
The main cast of Stand includes Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, Shaquille O'Neal, Ice Cube, Olden Polynice, Stephen Curry.