Hoop Dreams
“An Extraordinary True Story.”
7.6/ 10IMDb8.3333
19942h 54mPG-13
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.
Top-billed cast
- WWilliam Gates
- AArthur Agee
- GGene Pingatore
- SSteve James
- DDick Vitale
- BBobby Knight
- SSpike Lee
- IIsiah Thomas
Crew
- Director
- Steve James
- Writers
- Steve James, Frederick Marx
- Producers
- Steve James, Peter Gilbert, Frederick Marx, Catherine Allan
- Production
- Fine Line Features, Kartemquin Films
Frequently asked questions
What is Hoop Dreams rated?
Hoop Dreams has an audience rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 333 votes.
Who directed Hoop Dreams?
Hoop Dreams was directed by Steve James.
When was Hoop Dreams released?
Hoop Dreams was released in 1994.
