Hoop Dreams
Where: |
Illinois |
When: |
The 1980s The 1990s |
An Extraordinary True Story. — 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.
Released in 1994 — 174 minutes
Genre: |
Documentary |
Language: |
English |