If you’ve ever slipped on a timeless pair of white Adidas sneakers and wondered, “Who is Stan Smith?” then this new documentary is for you.
Who Is Stan Smith? unveils the journey of two-time major singles champion and former world No.1 Stan Smith, who went from being one of the world’s biggest tennis stars to a leading civil rights and AIDS activist. Along the way he also became synonymous with the namesake Adidas sneakers that would quickly become a staple in the world of hip hop and celebrity fashion alike, cementing his name in pop culture for more than 50 years.
Produced by UNINTERRUPTED, the award-winning athlete storytelling brand, the documentary features interviews with Smith, his family, and many of the world’s most famous athletes and celebrities, including John McEnroe, Darryl McDaniels (“DMC” of Run-DMC), and Donald Dell. LeBron James and Maverick Carter are listed as film’s executive producers on the film, which is directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Danny Lee.
"We all know the shoe. We all know the name," Lee recently told USTA.com. "But let's unpack the mythology behind the shoe."