Hoop Dreams (1994)
An Extraordinary True Story.
Overview
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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Hoop Dreams Cast
William Gates
as Self
Arthur Agee
as Self
- E
Emma Gates
as Self - William's Mother
- C
Curtis Gates
as Self - William's Brother
- S
Sheila Agee
as Self - Arthur's Mother
- A
Arthur 'Bo' Agee
as Self - Arthur's Father
- E
Earl Smith
as Self - Talent Scout
- G
Gene Pingatore
as Self - High School Basketball Coach
Isiah Thomas
as Self - Professional Basketball Player
- S
Sister Marlyn Hopewell
as Self - High School Guidance Counselor
- B
Bill Gleason
as Self - Television Reporter
- P
Patricia Weir
as Self - President, Encyclopedia Brittanica
Hoop Dreams: Quick Answers
Where can I watch Hoop Dreams?
Hoop Dreams is streaming on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in the US.
When was Hoop Dreams released?
Hoop Dreams came out on September 12, 1994.
Is Hoop Dreams worth watching?
Hoop Dreams holds a 7.6/10 average from 347 TMDB user ratings. That puts it among the best-reviewed movies out there.
How long is Hoop Dreams?
Hoop Dreams runs 174 minutes (2h 54m).
