Tarik Shah: Don't Play Like Them
How did a beloved musician with no criminal record get locked away for 15 years?
October 24, 2025
38 min
✓ Released 318 days ago
Documentary
About
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
Movie Info
Status: Released
Director: Barry Rubinow
Runtime: 38 min
Top Cast
Tarik Shah
Himself
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