Hoop Dreams

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.

Tagline

“An Extraordinary True Story.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Documentary

Director

Steve James

Original Language

EN

What is Hoop Dreams about?

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.

Who directed Hoop Dreams?

Hoop Dreams was directed by Steve James.

When was Hoop Dreams released?

Hoop Dreams was released on September 12, 1994.

How long is Hoop Dreams?

Hoop Dreams has a runtime of 2h 54m.

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