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Stevie (2002) -- In 1995 Director Steve James (Hoop Dreams) returned to rural Southern Illinois to reconnect with Stevie Fielding, a troubled young boy he had been an 'Advocate Big Brother' to ten years earlier.
Reel Paradise (2005) -- Former indie film "guru" John Pierson takes his family to Fiji for one year to run the world's most remote movie theater.
Stevie (2002) -- In 1995 Director Steve James (Hoop Dreams) returned to rural Southern Illinois to reconnect with Stevie Fielding, a troubled young boy he had been an 'Advocate Big Brother' to ten years earlier.
Joe and Max (2002) -- True story of boxers Joe Louis and Max Schmeling and their enduring friendship.
Hoop Dreams (1994) -- A film following the lives of two African American boys who struggle to become college basketball players on the road to going professional.

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Date of Birth:

Hampton, Virginia, USA more

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Trivia:

One of 115 invitees to join AMPAS in 2007.

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Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 11 wins & 4 nominations more

Filmography

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Director
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- 1. The Interrupters (in production) (2011) 2011 - -
- 2. "30 for 30" (2009)   (1 episode, 2009-2010) 2010 - -
- 3. At the Death House Door (2008) 2008 - 7.4 (174)
- 4. Reel Paradise (2005) 2005 - 6.8 (304)
- 5. "Independent Lens" (1999)   (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 8.2 (92)
1 TV episode:
- 6. Stevie (2002) 2002 - 8.1 (1,405)
- 7. Joe and Max (2002) (TV)   2002 - 6.6 (458)
AKAs:
  • Joe and Max - Rivalen im Ring (Germany)
- 8. Passing Glory (1999) (TV) 1999 - 6.6 (149)
- 9. Prefontaine (1997) 1997 - 6.2 (2,412)
- 10. Hoop Dreams (1994) 1994 - 8.0 (8,794)
- 11. Higher Goals (1993) 1993 - -
- 12. Grassroots Chicago (1991) 1991 - -
- 13. Stop Substance Abuse (1986) 1986 - -
Producer
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- 1. The Interrupters (in production) (2011) (producer) 2011 - -
- 2. At the Death House Door (2008) (producer) 2008 - 7.4 (174)
- 3. The War Tapes (2006) (producer) 2006 - 7.5 (610)
- 4. Reel Paradise (2005) (producer) 2005 - 6.8 (304)
- 5. "Independent Lens" (1999)   executive producer (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 8.2 (92)
1 TV episode:
- 6. Stevie (2002) (producer) 2002 - 8.1 (1,405)
- 7. Hoop Dreams (1994) (producer) 1994 - 8.0 (8,794)
Editor
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- 1. At the Death House Door (2008) 2008 - 7.4 (174)
- 2. The War Tapes (2006) 2006 - 7.5 (610)
- 3. Reel Paradise (2005) 2005 - 6.8 (304)
- 4. "Independent Lens" (1999)   (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 8.2 (92)
1 TV episode:
- 5. Stevie (2002) 2002 - 8.1 (1,405)
- 6. Hoop Dreams (1994) 1994 - 8.0 (8,794)
Writer
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- 1. Prefontaine (1997) (written by) 1997 - 6.2 (2,412)
- 2. Hoop Dreams (1994) (writer) 1994 - 8.0 (8,794)
Camera and Electrical Department
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. At the Death House Door (2008) (additional cinematographer) 2008 - 7.4 (174)
Editorial Department
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. A Lion in the House (2006) (consulting editor) 2006 - 8.6 (136)
Cinematographer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Independent Lens" (1999)   (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 8.2 (92)
1 TV episode:
Self
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- 1. The 50 Greatest Documentaries (2005) (TV) Himself 2005 - 7.5 (59)
- 2. Stevie (2002) Himself 2002 - 8.1 (1,405)
- 3. Hoop Dreams Reunion (1995) (TV) Himself 1995 - 3.9 (10)
- 4. Hoop Dreams (1994) Narrator 1994 - 8.0 (8,794)

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Independent Film | Basketball | College | Friendship more

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