Hoop Dreams
An Extraordinary True Story.
7.6(315 votes)
September 12, 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.
Director
Steve James
Writers
Steve James, Frederick Marx
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$700,000
Revenue
$7,830,611
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