Hoop Dreams Backdrop

Hoop Dreams

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.

Where to Stream

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Where to Rent

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Where to Buy

  • Apple TV Store
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Would I like this?

Box Office

Budget: $700,000
Revenue: $7,830,611
ROI: +1,018.7%

Verdict: Hit

Trailer

Crew

Directors

> Steve James (Director)
> Peter Gilbert (Director of Photography)

Writers

> Frederick Marx (Writer)
> Steve James (Writer)