Hoop Dreams
An Extraordinary True Story.
7.6
342 votes
1994
2h 54m
Documentary
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.
Directed by Steve James
Top cast
Details
Status
Released
Release date
September 12, 1994
Budget
$700K
Revenue
$7.8M
Language
English
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