Hoop Dreams
1994·Movie·
·2h 54min
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About
An Extraordinary True Story.
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersComing Of AgeOvercoming AdversityPursuit Of DreamsSacrificeMentorshipFamily SupportSocial InequalityRacial Discrimination
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersNavigating Educational SystemQuest For SuccessHigh School SportsChallenges Of Growing UpBasketball TalentCollege Recruitment ProcessPursuit Of Athletic Dreams
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- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Steve James, Peter Gilbert
Written by:
Frederick Marx, Steve James
Produced by:
Neil Laird, Peter Gilbert, Catherine Allan
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