Hoop Dreams

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Documentary

1994, Movie, 2h 54min

Two ordinary inner-city Chicago kids dare to reach for the impossible, professional basketball glory, in this epic chronicle of hope and faith. Filmed over a five-year period, HOOP DREAMS, by Steve James, Frederick Marx, and Peter Gilbert, follows young Arthur Agee and William Gates and their families as the boys navigate the complex, competitive world of scholastic athletics while dealing with the intense pressures of their home lives and neighborhoods. This revelatory film continues to educate and inspire viewers, and it is widely considered one of the great works of American nonfiction cinema.

"Hoop Dreams" — documentary movie produced in USA and released in 1994. It has a very high rating on IMDb: 8.3 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 2h 54min. "Hoop Dreams" is currently available to stream on The Criterion Channel, Amazon Prime ⎥ MAX, Peacock and Pluto TV and for rent and to buy on Apple TV, Amazon Store and Fandango at Home. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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8.3

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9.0

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Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...slam-dunks the power of hope.

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Critic Kim Newman

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...this is the best type of documentary, giving an intensely personal story you can’t help but become involved in, and also raises fundamental issues about America in the 90s.

Read full review at Empire

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Follow the journey of two African-American teenagers, William Gates and Arthur Agee, as they pursue their dreams of becoming professional basketball players. From their discovery by a scout to their struggles on and off the court, this documentary takes an intimate look at the challenges they face in their quest for success. With an unflinching portrayal of the highs and lows of their lives, Hoop Dreams is a powerful coming-of-age story that explores themes of family, identity, and redemption. Nominated for an Academy Award® and featuring some of basketball's biggest names, this film is a must-see for anyone who loves sports or has ever dared to dream big.

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You can stream Hoop Dreams on: The Criterion Channel Amazon Prime ⎥ MAX Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home Peacock Pluto TV