Storyline
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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Cast & Crew
William Gates
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Arthur Agee
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Gene Pingatore
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Steve James
Narrator (voice)
Dick Vitale
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Bobby Knight
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Spike Lee
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Isiah Thomas
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hoop Dreams was released on September 12, 1994.
The runtime of Hoop Dreams is 2h 54m.
Hoop Dreams is a Documentary movie.
Hoop Dreams has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 on TMDB.
Hoop Dreams is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Hoop Dreams was directed by Steve James.
The main cast of Hoop Dreams includes William Gates, Arthur Agee, Gene Pingatore.
Hoop Dreams is originally in English.