Tarik Shah: Don't Play Like Them
Tarik Shah: Don't Play Like Them

Tarik Shah: Don't Play Like Them

October 24, 2025 | 38 min

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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Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

Tarik Shah

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