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The raw and unflinching STAND details Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf's unprecedented journey from schoolboy prodigy to NBA All-Rookie team to national pariah. STAND explores the personal struggles of Abdul-Rauf -- born Chris Jackson in Gulfport, Mississippi -- and how he overcame overwhelming odds, including extreme poverty and Tourette's Syndrome, to make it to basketball's biggest stage. The film also details Abdul-Rauf's conversion to Islam and his groundbreaking stand against racism and for social justice, and the backlash that ensued.
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JK Sooja Common Sense Media 03/31/2023
5/5
In Stand, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf's life and career are conveyed with compassion, grit, and integrity. Go to Full Review Stephen Silver Living Life Fearless 02/10/2023
4/5
A worthy tribute to an NBA star, with a wildly compelling life story, who hasn’t quite been given his due by history. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Sam @RT02120692 01/27/2024 Must see amazing ! Ya Allah yah Muhammad yah Ali God bless Mahmoud Abdul Rauf See more David F @RT55571476 03/30/2023 This doc made basketball exciting to me for the first time ever. Abdul-Raul took on the whole country single-handedly, at a time when the country wasn't yet ready for it. His face should be on the dollar bill. See more 02/27/2023 Amazing documentary on an amazing man See more 02/26/2023 I saw it on Showtime. Excellent documentary, and a powerful and inspiring story. I see awards coming. See more Accursed B @acblade 02/12/2023 The greatest sports documentary I have ever watched. A truly amazing story, Mahmoud is a pioneer and a legend on and off the court. See more 02/08/2023 Fantastic doc! It’s a shame what the NBA did to Mahmoud. See more Read all reviews
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Joslyn Rose Lyons

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Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

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Steph Curry

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Mahershala Ali

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Synopsis The raw and unflinching STAND details Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf's unprecedented journey from schoolboy prodigy to NBA All-Rookie team to national pariah. STAND explores the personal struggles of Abdul-Rauf -- born Chris Jackson in Gulfport, Mississippi -- and how he overcame overwhelming odds, including extreme poverty and Tourette's Syndrome, to make it to basketball's biggest stage. The film also details Abdul-Rauf's conversion to Islam and his groundbreaking stand against racism and for social justice, and the backlash that ensued.
Director
Joslyn Rose Lyons
Producer
Colleen Dominguez, Tom Friend, Jonathan Vogler
Production Co
Mandalay Sports Media
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 3, 2023
Runtime
1h 47m
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