Hoop Dreams (1994)

"An Extraordinary True Story."
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Hoop Dreams
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StarringWilliam GatesArthur AgeeGene Pingatore
DirectorSteve James
WritersFrederick Marx
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PG-13 2 hr 54 minSep 12th, 1994Documentary
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 12th, 1994
On DVD & Blu-ray:May 9th, 2000 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$700,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$7,830,611 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Catherine Allan
Production Companies:Fine Line Features, Kartemquin Films
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