An Extraordinary True Story.
76% Match1994PG-132h 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.
Cast: William Gates, Arthur Agee, Gene Pingatore, Steve James, Dick Vitale, Bobby Knight
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About 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.
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1.9
Budget
$700,000
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$7,830,611
Release
Sep 12, 1994
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chicago, illinoissportsnarrationghettocollegebasketballhigh school sportsinner cityhigh school student