William Gates
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1994•2h 54m•Released•EN
Hoop Dreams
“An Extraordinary True Story.”
Overview
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.
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Release Date
September 12, 1994
Runtime
2h 54m
Rating
7.6 / 10
Votes
345
Budget
$700,000
Revenue
$7,830,611
Status
Released
Popularity
1.6
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