Hoop Dreams

1994Rated7.62h 54mDocumentary

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.

Starring: William Gates, Arthur Agee, Emma Gates

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Cast

  • William GatesSelf
  • Arthur AgeeSelf
  • Emma GatesSelf - William's Mother
  • Curtis GatesSelf - William's Brother
  • Sheila AgeeSelf - Arthur's Mother
  • Arthur 'Bo' AgeeSelf - Arthur's Father
  • Earl SmithSelf - Talent Scout
  • Gene PingatoreSelf - High School Basketball Coach
  • Isiah ThomasSelf - Professional Basketball Player
  • Sister Marlyn HopewellSelf - High School Guidance Counselor

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