The read
A Balasaur Score of 63 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.5/10. Streaming on Paramount+.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
13 audience votes
Key crew
- Joslyn Rose LyonsDirector
Cast
- Mahmoud Abdul-RaufSelf
- Shaquille O'NealSelf - LSU Teammate, 1989-90
- Ice CubeSelf - Rapper-Actor; Founder BIG3
- Olden PolyniceSelf - Former Sacramento Kings Teammate
- Stephen CurrySelf - Golden State Warriors Guard
- Steve KerrSelf - Former Chicago Bulls Guard, 1993-98
- Jalen RoseSelf - University of Michigan Fab 5
- Mahershala AliSelf - Actor
- David JacksonSelf - Older Brother
- Leonard BennettSelf - Former High School Teammate
- Gerald AustinSelf - Former High School Assistant Coach
- Owen MillerSelf - Former High School Teammate
Stills
Movies like Stand
Shows like Stand
Themes
ku klux klanislambasketballarsontourette syndromeobsessive compulsive disorder (ocd)unknown fathermuslim americanprofessional sportsnational basketball association (nba)basketball playerpolitical protest