Hoop Dreams
“An Extraordinary True Story.”
⭐7.6(315 votes)
1994•174 min•Released
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.
Trailers & Videos
Three Reasons: Hoop Dreams
Budget
$700,000
Revenue
$7,830,611
Production Companies
Fine Line Features, Kartemquin Films
Languages
English
Cast
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