Hoop Dreams (1994) on DVD
Directed by: Steve James
Documentary
Hoop Dreams (1994) has 2 catalogued DVD editions, from The Criterion Collection and Criterion, released in 2015.
Editions
All editions of Hoop Dreams (1994)
About the film
“An Extraordinary True Story.”
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.
Cast: William Gates, Arthur Agee, Gene Pingatore
Production: Fine Line Features, Kartemquin Films