Stand(2023)
He sacrificed everything but his principles
Stand 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.
Stand (2023) is a documentary film directed by Joslyn Rose Lyons, released on February 3, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, Shaquille O'Neal, Ice Cube and Olden Polynice. Viewers rate it 3.2 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Joslyn Rose Lyons
- Producers:
- Colleen Dominguez, Tom Friend
- Cinematographer:
- Matthew Donchess
- Production:
- Showtime Sports, Mandalay Sports Media, Showtime Networks, NBA Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Stand (2023) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Stand before you stream it.
Stand Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Stand.
STAND (2023) | Official Trailer | Streaming February 3rd on SHOWTIME
Trailer
STAND (2023) | Teaser | Streaming 2023 on SHOWTIME
Teaser
Stand Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
as Self
Shaquille O'Neal
as Self - LSU Teammate, 1989-90
Ice Cube
as Self - Rapper-Actor; Founder BIG3
- Olden Polynice
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
David Jackson
as Self - Older Brother
- Leonard Bennett
Leonard Bennett
as Self - Former High School Teammate
- Gerald Austin
Gerald Austin
as Self - Former High School Assistant Coach
- Owen Miller
Owen Miller
as Self - Former High School Teammate
Key crew
Directed by Joslyn Rose Lyons, produced by Colleen Dominguez and Tom Friend.
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Stand Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.2/10 from 13 ratings.
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Stand – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stand online?
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Stand (2023) is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Stand?
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The main cast of Stand (2023) includes Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, Shaquille O'Neal, Ice Cube, Olden Polynice and Stephen Curry. The film was directed by Joslyn Rose Lyons. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Stand released?
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Stand was released on February 3, 2023 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Stand worth watching?
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Stand (2023) holds an average rating of 3.2 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Stand?
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