1994
Hoop Dreams
TMDB 7.6
2h 54m · 12 Sept 1994
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 bySteve James
Cast
- William GatesSelf
- Arthur AgeeSelf
- Emma GatesSelf - William's Mother
- Curtis GatesSelf - William's Brother
- Sheila AgeeSelf - Arthur's Mother
- Arthur 'Bo' AgeeSelf - Arthur's Father
- Earl SmithSelf - Talent Scout
- Gene PingatoreSelf - High School Basketball Coach
- Isiah ThomasSelf - Professional Basketball Player
- Sister Marlyn HopewellSelf - High School Guidance Counselor
