1 Movie Starring Arthur Agee

Hoop Dreams

Hoop Dreams

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1994-10-14

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

170 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

8.3 (17336 Reviews)

Director:

Steve James

Cast:

Writer:

Steve James

Frederick Marx

Fullplot:

This documentary follows two young African-Americans through their high school years as they perfect their skills in basketball in the hopes of getting a college scholarship and eventually play in the NBA. Arthur Agee and William Gates both show great potential and are are actively recruited as they look to enter high school. They start off at the same high school but unable to pay an unexpected bill for tuition fees, Arthur has to withdraw and go to the local public high school. The film follows them through their four years of high school and their trials and tribulations: injuries, slumps and the never ending battle to maintain their grades. Through it all, their hoop dreams continue.

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