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Hoop Dreams (1994)
Directed by Steve James
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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.
Rated PG-13 | Length 174 minutes
Actors
William Gates | Arthur Agee | Gene Pingatore | Steve James | Dick Vitale | Bob Knight | Spike Lee | Isiah Thomas
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/25/2009 | TV | DVD | Library | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
FF Day 25: Friends Favorite #50: Hoop Dreams courtesy of RJ. I may have had my expectations set a little too high considering all the praise heaped on this doc. It is a good doc for sure but easy to get lost in following this story. Someday I will give it another chance when I’m not so easily distracted.
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