Hoop Dreams (1994)
Documentary2 hours and 54 minutes
76%
An Extraordinary True Story.
Description
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.
Status
Released
Original language
English
Budget
$700,000
Revenue
$7,830,611
Keywords
chicago, illinoissportsnarrationghettocollegebasketballhigh school sportsinner cityhigh school studentpreserved film