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Hoop Dreams

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Hoop Dreams
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PG13,2hrs 51min
Release:
1994
Director:
Steve James
Distributor:
New Line Home Video
Starring:
William "Pop" Gates, William Gates, Arthur Agee  ...more
Synopsis: This documentary about the aspirations of high-school basketball players from inner city Chicago won awards from the Sundance film festival, the New York Film Critics Circle, and the Academy Award (Oscar) for best editing. Two young men are followed during their entire high-school career, beginning with their participation in playground games and ending with their being recruited by colleges. The obstacles these young men face include parental drug addiction, family poverty, and inner-city violence, ... Full Synopsis
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Rachel Deahl, AMG Review
The celebrated documentary from director Steve James, Hoop Dreams follows two young boys trying to take their basketball game from the inner-city streets of Chicago to the NBA. Tackling issues of racism, politics, and the dangerous power of hope, the film stands out as a complex and astute examination of the African-American experience. With the all-powerful image of Michael Jordan presiding over the ... Full Review
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William "Pop" Gates
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Arthur Agee
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Emma Gates
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