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Hoop Dreams

PG-1319942h 54mSteve James
IMDb 8.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 98% · Metacritic 98
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"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.

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Chicago, IllinoisSportsNarrationGhettoCollegeBasketballHigh School SportsInner CityHigh School Student

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What is Hoop Dreams (1994) about?

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…

Who stars in Hoop Dreams?

Hoop Dreams stars William Gates (Self), Arthur Agee (Self), Gene Pingatore (Self), Steve James (Narrator (voice)), Dick Vitale (Self). The film was directed by Steve James.

How long is Hoop Dreams?

Hoop Dreams has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1994. It is rated PG-13.

Is Hoop Dreams worth watching?

Hoop Dreams holds an IMDb rating of 8.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 98. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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