Hoop Dreams
“An Extraordinary True Story.”
1994•PG-13•2h 54m•7.6•Released
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.
Director
Steve James
Writer
Steve James, Frederick Marx
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$8M
Languages
English
Studio
Fine Line Features
Cast
William Gates
Self
Arthur Agee
Self
Gene Pingatore
Self
Steve James
Narrator (voice)
Dick Vitale
Self
Bobby Knight
Self
Spike Lee
Self
Isiah Thomas
Self
Production
Company
Fine Line Features
Company
Kartemquin Films
Producer
Steve James
Producer
Peter Gilbert
Producer
Frederick Marx
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