1994 • 2h 54m
76%
“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.
Documentary
Release Date
9/12/1994
Status
Released
Original Title
Hoop Dreams
Runtime
2h 54m
Budget
$700,000
Revenue
$7,830,611
Language
EN
Production Companies
Fine Line Features
Kartemquin Films
