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STAND: What Do You STAND For?

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I stumbled on "Stand" by chance. I was on the phone with my sister who was watching a cable health program that I could not get. I immediately hung-up the phone and called my cable station. As a result of adding the health channel, I received several other stations including TVOne. Later that evening I'm surfing the channels and stopped when I saw Tavis Smiley on a bus with Cornel West and Michael Eric Dyson. I was instantly pulled in.

What an experience! I felt like I was an invisible passenger on this amazing journey. I was given a unique view into the bond that unites these black men. I went through so many emotions during this bus trip. I laughed, cried, and got a little hungry by all that soul food. I was in awe by the memories, the depth of the discussions, and the spirit reaching music. I did not want the trip to end. I got off the bus energized, proud, and ready.

This is a must see...for every African-American male, young and old.
Mr. Smiley gathered several of his friends for dialogue on an array of
subjects. I was laughing one minute and crying the next.

I too, ran across this program quite by accident and I was riveted until the last credit. Mr. Smiley and company really captured the mission of the trip, the history of the mission and the oh so lively debates. I plan on buying a copy for all of the strong, good, black men in my life. They should know about this DVD

This was an awesome documentary. Cornell West, Tavis Smiley and Michael Eric Dyson together makes for interesting, thought provoking conversations. This is definitely a must-see.

I owe the maker an apology for waiting to long to watch this dvd after I purchased it. I was very pleased. Great idea. I wish I could do the same one day!

This is an outstanding DVD. It chronicles the highs and lows of the political, cultural, and educational lives of black Americans. Tavis Smiley did a great job of identifying contrasting but complementary men to participate in this historical documentary.

I enjoyed this when I saw it on TV and knew I had to get DVD. As God would have it, I have been able to share this DVD with several young men that I work with who are just developing a foundation for living. I enjoyed how everyone added a little something to the conversation - without being antagonistic. When mature men (real men) do the simplest things it's a wonder to my eyes.

I'm a middle aged white male who attended the premier in Indianapolis. Although the video speaks directly to Black males, I found it to be thought provoking and impressive. The discourse is lofty and vigorous. I foresee using this in my classes on leadership.

If you are an African American man, you must see this film. That's all I have to say about it.