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"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.

Top Cast

  • Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

    Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

    Self

  • Shaquille O'Neal

    Shaquille O'Neal

    Self - LSU Teammate, 1989-90

  • Ice Cube

    Ice Cube

    Self - Rapper-Actor; Founder BIG3

  • Olden Polynice

    Olden Polynice

    Self - Former Sacramento Kings Teammate

  • Stephen Curry

    Stephen Curry

    Self - Golden State Warriors Guard

  • Steve Kerr

    Steve Kerr

    Self - Former Chicago Bulls Guard, 1993-98

  • Jalen Rose

    Jalen Rose

    Self - University of Michigan Fab 5

  • Mahershala Ali

    Mahershala Ali

    Self - Actor

  • David Jackson

    David Jackson

    Self - Older Brother

Overview

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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3.3 / 10
12 Reviews
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