Hoop Dreams 1994

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

• William Gates Self
• Arthur Agee Self
• Emma Gates Self - William's Mother
• Curtis Gates Self - William's Brother
• Sheila Agee Self - Arthur's Mother
• Arthur 'Bo' Agee Self - Arthur's Father
• Earl Smith Self - Talent Scout
• Gene Pingatore Self - High School Basketball Coach
• Isiah Thomas Self - Professional Basketball Player
• Sister Marlyn Hopewell Self - High School Guidance Counselor

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