Hoop Dreams (1994)
An Extraordinary True Story.
poster Hoop Dreams
IMDb Rating:
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8.3/10 (24181 votes)

Country:United States, 170 minutes

Spoken Languages:English

Genres:Documentary, Drama, Sport

Director(s):Steve James

Video Codec:Unknown

Number: 2210

Storyline:
This documentary follows two young African-Americans through their high school years as they perfect their skills in basketball in the hopes of getting a college scholarship and eventually play in the NBA. Arthur Agee and William Gates both show great potential and are are actively recruited as they look to enter high school. They start off at the same high school but unable to pay an unexpected bill for tuition fees, Arthur has to withdraw and go to the local public high school. The film follows them through their four years of high school and their trials and tribulations: injuries, slumps and the never ending battle to maintain their grades. Through it all, their hoop dreams continue.

Cast:

photo William Gates
William Gates Self
photo Arthur Agee
Arthur Agee Self
photo Spike Lee
Spike Lee Self - Film Director
photo Sheila Agee
Sheila Agee Self - Arthur's Mother
photo Isiah Thomas
Isiah Thomas Self - Professional Basketball Player

Medium: Media file,

Location: G:\Sports\Hoop Dreams.mp4

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: Unknown