Film·1994·PG-13·2h 54m

Hoop Dreams

Documentary

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

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12 credited

William Gates
William GatesSelf
Arthur Agee
Arthur AgeeSelf
Emma Gates
Emma GatesSelf - William's Mother
Curtis Gates
Curtis GatesSelf - William's Brother
Sheila Agee
Sheila AgeeSelf - Arthur's Mother
Arthur 'Bo' Agee
Arthur 'Bo' AgeeSelf - Arthur's Father
Earl Smith
Earl SmithSelf - Talent Scout
Gene Pingatore
Gene PingatoreSelf - High School Basketball Coach
Isiah Thomas
Isiah ThomasSelf - Professional Basketball Player
Sister Marlyn Hopewell
Sister Marlyn HopewellSelf - High School Guidance Counselor
Bill Gleason
Bill GleasonSelf - Television Reporter
Patricia Weir
Patricia WeirSelf - President, Encyclopedia Brittanica

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