Stand
“He sacrificed everything but his principles”
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.
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STAND (2023) | Official Trailer | Streaming February 3rd on SHOWTIMEOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-17
Top Cast
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Self
Shaquille O'Neal
Self - LSU Teammate, 1989-90
Ice Cube
Self - Rapper-Actor; Founder BIG3
Olden Polynice
Self - Former Sacramento Kings Teammate
Stephen Curry
Self - Golden State Warriors Guard
Steve Kerr
Self - Former Chicago Bulls Guard, 1993-98
Jalen Rose
Self - University of Michigan Fab 5
Mahershala Ali
Self - Actor
David Jackson
Self - Older Brother
Leonard Bennett
Self - Former High School Teammate
Gerald Austin
Self - Former High School Assistant Coach
Owen Miller
Self - Former High School Teammate
Joseph Jancovic
Self - Neurologist and Tourette Syndrome Specialist
Dale Brown
Self - Former LSU Coach
Stanley Roberts
Self - Former LSU Teammate
Eddie Miller
Self - Former AAU Coach
Bernie Bickerstaff
Self - Denver Nuggets Head Coach, 1994-97
Paul Westhead
Self - Denver Nuggets Head Coach, 1990-92 (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joslyn Rose Lyons
- Original Score
- Matthew Head
- Original Title
- Stand
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Sports, Mandalay Sports Media, Showtime Networks, NBA Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joslyn Rose Lyons
Matthew Head
Thomas Jacobi, Matthew Donchess, Lee Berger, Rob Davis, Peter Dimako, Hossam Aboul-Magd, Bo Bilstrup, Benjamin Hallock, Brandon Ziegenfuss, Thomas C. Miller
Dan Shulman-Means
Colleen Dominguez, Mason Gordon, Tom Friend, Michael Tollin, Stephen Espinoza
Department Leadership Roster
Joslyn Rose Lyons
Director
Colleen Dominguez
Producer
Tom Friend
Producer
Dan Shulman-Means
Editor
Thomas Jacobi
Director of Photography
Matthew Donchess
Director of Photography
Lee Berger
Director of Photography
Rob Davis
Director of Photography
Peter Dimako
Director of Photography
Hossam Aboul-Magd
Director of Photography
Bo Bilstrup
Director of Photography
Benjamin Hallock
Director of Photography
Brandon Ziegenfuss
Director of Photography
Thomas C. Miller
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stand
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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 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.
Who directed Stand?
Stand was directed by Joslyn Rose Lyons.
Who stars in Stand?
The principal cast of Stand includes Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, Shaquille O'Neal, Ice Cube, Olden Polynice, Stephen Curry.
When was Stand released and how long is it?
Stand was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Stand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stand was composed by Matthew Head.