Hoop Dreams

An Extraordinary True Story.

  • Rated 7.6 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 1994
  • 2h 54m
  • Documentary

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.

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Director
Steve James
Starring
William Gates, Arthur Agee, Emma Gates, Curtis Gates

Cast

  • William Gates

    William Gates

    Self

  • Arthur Agee

    Arthur Agee

    Self

  • Emma Gates

    Self - William's Mother

  • Curtis Gates

    Self - William's Brother

  • Sheila Agee

    Self - Arthur's Mother

  • Arthur 'Bo' Agee

    Self - Arthur's Father

  • Earl Smith

    Self - Talent Scout

  • Gene Pingatore

    Self - High School Basketball Coach

  • Isiah Thomas

    Isiah Thomas

    Self - Professional Basketball Player

  • Sister Marlyn Hopewell

    Self - High School Guidance Counselor

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