Hoop Dreams

Name: Hoop Dreams
Genre: Documentary
Released: 12 Sep 1994
Rating: 7.60
Cast: William Gates, Arthur Agee, Gene Pingatore, Steve James, Dick Vitale

An Extraordinary True Story. 1994-09-12 United States of America 174 minutes.

7.60 336 votes

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Overview

Every school day, African-American teenagers William Gates and Arthur Agee travel 90 minutes each way from inner-city Chicago to St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois, a predominately white suburban school well-known for the excellence of its basketball program. Gates and Agee dream of NBA stardom, and with the support of their close-knit families, they battle the social and physical obstacles that stand in their way. This acclaimed documentary was shot over the course of five years.

Year 1994

Studio Fine Line Features, Kartemquin Films

Director Steve James

Crew Steve James (Director), Frederick Marx (Writer), Steve James (Writer), Fenell Doremus (Assistant Editor), Ben Sidran (Music), Peter Gilbert (Director of Photography)

Popularity 2

Language English