Movie Details
- Status: Released
- Movie Tagline: An Extraordinary True Story.
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 1994-09-12
- Runtime: 174.0 min
- Budget: $0.7 million
- Revenue: $7.8 million
- Production Companies: Fine Line Features, Kartemquin Films
Cast & Crew
William Gates, Arthur Agee, Steve James, Dick Vitale, Bob Knight, Spike Lee, Isiah Thomas
Synopsis – What to Expect from “Hoop Dreams”
Hoop Dreams is a 1994 American documentary film directed by Steve James following the story of two African-American high school students, William Gates and Arthur Agee, from inner-city Chicago, who are both determined to become professional basketball players.
The movie follows the two boys as they struggle to succeed in high school and in basketball, while also dealing with the day-to-day pressures of poverty, broken homes, and a lack of support from their families.
The film begins with William and Arthur being recruited to attend St. Joseph High School, a prestigious private school. They are both excited about the opportunity and hope that it will be their ticket to college and a better life.
At St. Joseph, the boys quickly learn that they are expected to excel both in the classroom and on the basketball court. Despite their talent, William and Arthur struggle to keep up with the rigorous demands of the school and the basketball team.
As the boys endure the struggles of high school, they also face the challenges of growing up in poverty. William’s father is an alcoholic, while Arthur’s father is in prison. They both have to work hard to help support their families.
Throughout the movie, the boys’ dreams of making it to the NBA are tested as they face obstacles on and off the court. At the same time, they learn valuable lessons about life, friendship, and perseverance.
In the end, both William and Arthur are able
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