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Hoop Dreams (1994) 8.0
A film following the lives of two inner-city Chicago boys who struggle to become college basketball players on the road to going professional. Director:Steve James |
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Cast
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| William Gates | ... |
Himself
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| Arthur Agee | ... |
Himself
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Emma Gates | ... |
Herself - William's Mother
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Curtis Gates | ... |
Himself - William's Brother
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Sheila Agee | ... |
Herself - Arthur's Mother
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Arthur 'Bo' Agee | ... |
Himself - Arthur's Father
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Earl Smith | ... |
Himself - Talent Scout
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Gene Pingatore | ... |
Himself - High School Basketball Coach
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Isiah Thomas | ... |
Himself - Professional Basketball Player
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Marlyn Hopewell | ... |
Herself - High School Guidance Counselor
(as Sister Marlyn Hopewell)
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Bill Gleason | ... |
Himself - Television Reporter
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Patricia Weir | ... |
Herself - President: Encyclopedia Brittanica
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Marjorie Heard | ... |
Herself - High School Guidance Counselor
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Luther Bedford | ... |
Himself - High School Basketball Coach
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Aretha Mitchell | ... |
Herself - High School Guidance Counselor
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This documentary follows two inner-city Chicago residents, Arthur Agee and William Gates, as they follow their dreams of becoming basketball superstars. Beginning at the start of their high school years, and ending almost 5 years later, as they start college, we watch the boys mature into men, still retaining their "Hoop Dreams". Both are recruited into the same elite high school as their idol, former Detroit Piston superstar Isiah Thomas. Only one survives the first year; the other must return to a high school closer to his home. Along the way, there is much tragedy, some joy, a great wealth of information about inner city life, and the suspense of not knowing what will occur next. This is not a "by-the-numbers" film. Written by Anonymous
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An Extraordinary True Story.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for drug content and some strong language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
14 October 1994 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Basquete Blues See more »Box Office
Budget:
$700,000 (estimated)Gross:
$7,830,611 (USA)Company Credits
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Sound Mix:
Ultra StereoColor:
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1.33 : 1
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Announcer: Welcome to the 38th Annual NBA All Star game from Chicago Stadium.
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Written by Ben Sidran
Featuring Bob Malach & Ben Sidran
© 1993 Bulldog Music (ASCAP)
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Did You Know?
Trivia
During filming, the electricity was turned off in the Agee home. The filmmakers paid for the lights to be turned back on. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Announcer: Welcome to the 38th Annual NBA All Star game from Chicago Stadium.
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Crazy Credits
Thanks to the St. Joseph High School community and Coach Gene Pingatore who agreed to participate in a not for profit Kartemquin Educational film telling William and Arthur's stories. Today, St. Joseph, with a 39% minority enrollment, remains committed to the dream of a better life for all. Awarding need based financial aid to 40% of its students, St. Joseph with limited resources continues to maintain its academic excellence. A Hoop Dreams Fund has been set up to provide academic scholarships. See more »Soundtracks
"Low Post"Written by Ben Sidran
Featuring Bob Malach & Ben Sidran
© 1993 Bulldog Music (ASCAP)
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I love this movie. Back in 98 I had the unexpected pleasure of catching it on PBS. At first I casually watched it, having heard of it upon its release a few years earlier. Not too far into the three hour running time, I found myself going from casual onlooker to absolutely hooked.
The story is amazing in its scope. Four years of high school and some brief college material are documented here. We hop on board the lives of two high school basketball stars from Chicago, all but consumed with the desire to play in the NBA. Both boys are similar in some ways, and yet very different.
As their story unfolds, you become very aware at how real this story is for many young athletes. All Hollywood clichés are left in the dust and the truth only a documentary can muster pulls us along for what seems like a film that is strangely too short. Three hours have never gone by so quick.
Your heart will cheer, break, and then cheer again for these two great kids as they struggle with their dreams of reaching the ultimate level, as well as their struggle to just find a way through their daily lives. I won't do you the disservice of giving away anything. Just sit down and watch a great movie, and find out for yourself. Good Stuff!
10/10