Hoop Dreams
1994
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.
Director:
Steve James
Writers:
Steve James, Frederick Marx
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 23 wins & 9 nominations total
Production:
Steve James
Country:
United States
