Hoop Dreams (1994)
7.6
(335 Votes)
( Votes)
An Extraordinary True Story.
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.
Run Time 2 hr 54 min
Status Released
Release Date 12 Sep, 1994
Budget 700,000 $
Revenue 7,830,611 $
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