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Hoop Dreams
Running Time: 171 min.
MPAA Rating: PG13
Produced By: / Kartemquin Films / KCTA-TV

Summary:
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 ... Full Summary >>

Cast and Crew: William Gates (Himself) Arthur Agee (Himself) Emma Gates (Herself (William's mother)) Sheila Agee (Herself (Arthur's mother)) All Cast & Crew >> 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 ... Continue >>

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