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Where to Watch Stand (2023)
He sacrificed everything but his principles
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.
Documentary 107 min 3.3/10 from 12 votes
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- 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