About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1994
Runtime
2h 54m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.6/10
Votes
333
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$0.7M
Cast
chicago, illinois
sports
narration
ghetto
college
basketball
high school sports
inner city
high school student
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Questions about Hoop Dreams
How long is Hoop Dreams?
Hoop Dreams has a runtime of 2h 54m (2 hours and 54 minutes).
Who directed Hoop Dreams?
Hoop Dreams was directed by Steve James and released in 1994.
What genre is Hoop Dreams?
Hoop Dreams is a Documentary film (1994).
Who stars in Hoop Dreams?
The cast of Hoop Dreams includes William Gates, Arthur Agee, Gene Pingatore, Steve James, Dick Vitale.
What is the TMDB rating for Hoop Dreams?
Hoop Dreams has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 based on 333 votes.
