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Film · 1994 · Documentary

Hoop Dreams

An Extraordinary True Story.

★7.6 1994 2h 54m Steve James PG-13

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.

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Audience score
★ 7.6 /10

based on 347 votes

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

8 principal cast

William Gates

William Gates

Self
Arthur Agee

Arthur Agee

Self

Emma Gates

Self - William's Mother

Curtis Gates

Self - William's Brother

Sheila Agee

Self - Arthur's Mother

Arthur 'Bo' Agee

Self - Arthur's Father

Earl Smith

Self - Talent Scout

Gene Pingatore

Self - High School Basketball Coach

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When was Hoop Dreams released?

Hoop Dreams was released on September 12, 1994.

Who directed Hoop Dreams?

Hoop Dreams was directed by Steve James.

How long is Hoop Dreams?

Hoop Dreams has a runtime of 174 minutes (2h 54m).

What genre is Hoop Dreams?

Hoop Dreams is categorized as Documentary.

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