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Hoop Dreams

Name: Hoop Dreams
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1994
Rating: 7.6
Cast: William Gates, Arthur Agee, Gene Pingatore, Steve James, Dick Vitale

1994 · 174 min Documentary

⭐ 7.6 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year	1994
Country	United States of America
Genre	Documentary
Director	Steve James
Runtime	174 min.
Rating	TMDB: 7.6/10 (328 votes)

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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Steve James

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