7.6Hoop Dreams · 1994
Hoop Dreams (1994) is a Documentary film directed by Steve James, starring William Gates, Arthur Agee, Gene Pingatore.
Documentary
7.6Overview
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.
Cast
William Gates, Arthur Agee, Gene Pingatore, Steve James, Dick Vitale, Bobby Knight, Spike Lee, Isiah Thomas
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What is "Hoop Dreams" 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 obstacles that stand in their way. This acclaimed documentary was shot over the course of five years.
When was "Hoop Dreams" released?
Hoop Dreams was released in 1994.
Who stars in "Hoop Dreams"?
The cast includes William Gates, Arthur Agee, Gene Pingatore, Steve James.
