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Hoop Dreams (1994)
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A film following the lives of two African American boys who struggle to become college basketball players on the road to going professional. Director:Steve James |
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Nominated for Oscar.
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17 wins
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| William Gates | ... |
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| Arthur Agee | ... |
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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
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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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Storyline
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 Isaiah 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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(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Basquete Blues See more »Filming Locations:
Chicago Stadium - 1800 W. Madison Street, Near West Side, Chicago, Illinois, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$700,000 (estimated)Gross:
$7,830,611 (USA)Company Credits
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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 & Ricky Peterson
Featuring Bob Malach
© 1993 Bulldog Music (ASCAP), Crazed Weasel Music (BMI) See more »
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Trivia
The initial premise was to focus on multiple players belonging to a single basketball court. The documentary was originally supposed to be a 30-minute special on PBS. After 5 years, the filmmakers had shot 250 hours which was trimmed down to 3 hours. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Announcer: Welcome to the 38th Annual NBA All Star game from Chicago Stadium.
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Connections
Referenced in "The Simpsons: Lisa Simpson, This Isn't Your Life (#22.5)" (2010) See more »Soundtracks
"Traveling Music"Written by Ben Sidran & Ricky Peterson
Featuring Bob Malach
© 1993 Bulldog Music (ASCAP), Crazed Weasel Music (BMI) See more »
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