Stand (2009)

Movie 122 min

Broadcast journalist Tavis Smiley hits the road in 2008 with friends Cornel West, BeBe Winans and other prominent African Americans to explore the contemporary experiences of black men and to ask them: "What do you stand for?" Set against Barack Obama's rise to presidential power, Smiley and his fellow travelers offer diverse perspectives on African Americans' soul music, historic struggle for equality, current race relations and more.

Adriane Hopper Writer Tavis Smiley Director Tavis Smiley Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 25, 2009
Runtime
122 min
IMDb
tt1376452
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
Sivat Productions

Cast

Tavis Smiley Tavis Smiley Self Dick Gregory Dick Gregory Self Michael Eric Dyson Michael Eric Dyson Self Cornel West Cornel West Self Cliff West Self Eddie S. Glaude Self (as Dr. Eddie S. Glaude) Isaac Hayes Isaac Hayes Self Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. Self (archive footage) Barack Obama Barack Obama Self (archive footage)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Stand about?
Broadcast journalist Tavis Smiley hits the road in 2008 with friends Cornel West, BeBe Winans and other prominent African Americans to explore the contemporary experiences of black men and to ask them: "What do you stand for?" Set against Barack Obama's rise to presidential power, Smiley and his fellow travelers offer diverse perspectives on African Americans' soul music, historic struggle for equality, current race relations and more.
Who directed Stand?
Stand was directed by Tavis Smiley.
Who stars in Stand?
Stand stars Tavis Smiley, Dick Gregory, Michael Eric Dyson, Cornel West.
When was Stand released?
Stand is a 2009 film.
Where can I watch Stand?
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