Hoop Dreams
1994
Movie Information
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.
Release Date
September 12, 1994
Director
Steve James
Runtime
2h 54m
Cast
William GatesArthur AgeeGene PingatoreSteve JamesDick VitaleBobby KnightSpike LeeIsiah Thomas
Production
Fine Line FeaturesKartemquin Films
Genres
Documentary