@DocWatcher11111111 This was an excellent film. A true doc on a TRUE STORY! The production Entity MSN, who also did the LAST DANCE and their phenomenal production team, talented director, once again put out a great film. Every interview was ON POINT. It shows-they did a superior job telling this story. To your fake comment above about it being a "PR Film" you are mistaken, I know for a fact working here at CBS, that the network and director did not show this film to Rauf until the picture was locked... the director and team only received feedback from Rauf when on set. You sound mad bitter, seems awfully revealing that you raved about Quiet Storm. Hmmm. I think we all know who you are now.
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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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But did he ever admit muslims caused 9/11?
With our national mood being about making martyrs of everyone nowadays, I reluctantly turned this on. I'm not a big basketball fan, but did tune in a lot during the Jordan/Bird/Magic era. I didn't watch enough to remember him playing, but take the praise for his abilities at face value. I also can understand his frustration with the world a black man has to live in in the America at that time. I can barely begin to grasp the courage it took to protest in a manner that could (and did) cost one his livelihood. But, amidst all the praise for his beliefs, I withhold some because of his - apparently still held - views on 9/11. They show an interview.in which he thought non-muslims were responsible. Where his is recantation? Or some statement that said he was wrong?
Powerful, made a serious impact on me.
I was born in Australia & in 1984 so never heard Mahmoud's story or what happened, but wow, what an impact he had. I really enjoyed the documentary, it told a great (but sad) story in a fantastic & entertaining way. It made you think, questioned your own past actions & it showed we've come further but we still have a long way to go. BLM. Mahmoud's story should be told, a lot & I'd like to see it included in education. It's a powerful message & will help educate people in acceptance of others.
I also loved the old 90's basketball clips, growing up watching these guys, was very nostalgic. 10/10 for me. Really made an impact on me. I hope I can be a better person after watching this.