Film
Tarik Shah: Don't Play Like Them
2025 · 38m · Documentary
How did a beloved musician with no criminal record get locked away for 15 years?
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Overview
Tarik Shah, supremely talented Muslim American jazz bassist, endured 15 years of unjust imprisonment. Shah toured with jazz legend Betty Carter and was invited to play at President Bill Clinton's inauguration, only to be unfairly targeted by the FBI after 9/11. This is the inspirational true story of his music, resilience, and unconquerable spirit
Cast
Crew
- Barry RubinowDirector · Producer · Editor
- Patrick ConeDirector of Photography
Media
Details
- Release date
- October 24, 2025
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 38m
- Genres
- Documentary
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