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Hoop Dreams

“An Extraordinary True Story.”

7.619942h 54mDocumentary
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Hoop Dreams is a 1994 documentary film, running 2h 54m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store.

12 age rating2h 54mDocumentary

Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1994-09-12
Runtime
2h 54m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Steve James
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.6 / 10 · 348 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
William GatesSelf
Arthur AgeeSelf
Emma GatesSelf - William's Mother
Curtis GatesSelf - William's Brother
Sheila AgeeSelf - Arthur's Mother
Arthur 'Bo' AgeeSelf - Arthur's Father
Earl SmithSelf - Talent Scout
Gene PingatoreSelf - High School Basketball Coach
Isiah ThomasSelf - Professional Basketball Player
Sister Marlyn HopewellSelf - High School Guidance Counselor
Bill GleasonSelf - Television Reporter
Patricia WeirSelf - President, Encyclopedia Brittanica
Marjorie HeardSelf - High School Guidance Counselor
Luther BedfordSelf - High School Basketball Coach

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Where can I watch Hoop Dreams in the United Kingdom?

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Is Hoop Dreams suitable for children?

Hoop Dreams is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is Hoop Dreams about?

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…

How long is Hoop Dreams?

Hoop Dreams runs for 2h 54m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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