Tarik Shah: Don't Play Like Them

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Tarik Shah: Don't Play Like Them (2025)

Directed by Barry Rubinow

“How did a beloved musician with no criminal record get locked away for 15 years?”

Documentary · 38m

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

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Cast

Crew

Director
Barry Rubinow
Director of Photography
Patrick Cone
Editor
Barry Rubinow
Producer
Barry Rubinow

Details

Release date
2025-10-24
Runtime
38m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN