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      Stand

      TV-MA 2023 1 hr. 47 min. Documentary Sports TRAILER for Stand: Trailer 1 List
      Reviews 96% Fewer than 50 Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less

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      Sam Must see amazing ! Ya Allah yah Muhammad yah Ali God bless Mahmoud Abdul Rauf Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/27/24 Full Review Dominic T Yes, I have watched and enjoyed the movie. I have covered a lot about Mahmoud Abdul Rauf on my website. You can check this article at https://thesportiess.com/2023/10/28/mahmoud-abdul-rauf-unveiling-legacy/ Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/24 Full Review David F 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. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Amazing documentary on an amazing man Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member I saw it on Showtime. Excellent documentary, and a powerful and inspiring story. I see awards coming. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review PETER W The first half of this documentary outlines how Chris Jackson (later Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf) developed into an outstanding basketball player while at the same time dealing with Tourettes Syndrome. In the second half we learn of his conversion to Islam and then his decision not to stand for the National Anthem. While he was initially suspended by the Denver team he was allowed to play again after agreeing to stand. However, Denver later traded him to Sacramento due to many angry fans. After playing for the Kings, Abdul-Rauf then got into trouble after interviews in which he made political statements that were critical of American politics and when he denied Arab involvement in 9/11. He was later let go by the Kings and the documentary alleges that he was unfairly blackballed. The whole tone of the doc is to make him a victim, but it seems that many of his problems stemmed from making statements without consulting with advisors who could caution him regarding the nature of these statements. Since this wasn't brought out at all, the documentary maker, in my opinion, did not offer a balanced view of the situation. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      John Sooja Common Sense Media In Stand, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf's life and career are conveyed with compassion, grit, and integrity. Rated: 5/5 Mar 31, 2023 Full Review Stephen Silver Living Life Fearless A worthy tribute to an NBA star, with a wildly compelling life story, who hasn’t quite been given his due by history. Rated: 4/5 Feb 10, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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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
      Executive Producer
      Sarah Allen, Stephen Espinoza, Mason Gordon, Vinnie Malhotra, Michael Tollin
      Production Co
      Mandalay Sports Media
      Rating
      TV-MA
      Genre
      Documentary, Sports
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Feb 3, 2023
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