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Set against the backdrop of urban Chicago, this documentary follows the journeys of two teenagers, William Gates and Arthur Agee, as they pursue their aspirations of playing in the NBA. Each day, they travel 90 minutes to St. Joseph High School, driven by passion and supported by their families. Over five years, the film chronicles their challenges, both social and physical, highlighting their determination and resilience in the face of adversity. It’s a compelling look at the dedication required to chase a dream.

Set against the backdrop of urban Chicago, this documentary follows the journeys of two teenagers, William Gates and Arthur Agee, as they pursue their aspirations of playing in the NBA. Each day, they travel 90 minutes to St. Joseph High School, driven by passion and supported by their families. Over five years, the film chronicles their challenges, both social and physical, highlighting their determination and resilience in the face of adversity. It’s a compelling look at the dedication required to chase a dream.

Does Hoop Dreams have end credit scenes?

No!

Hoop Dreams does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Hoop Dreams

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Metacritic

98

Metascore

8.0

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

98%

TOMATOMETER

review

92%

User Score

IMDb

8.3 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

76

%

User Score

Awards & Nominations for Hoop Dreams

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67th Academy Awards 1995

Nomination

Film Editing

47th Directors Guild of America Awards 1995

Steve  James
Win

Documentaries

Steve James

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Cars Featured in Hoop Dreams

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Chevrolet

1968

El Camino

Chevrolet

1987

Nova

Dodge

1991

Stealth

Ford

1965

Thunderbird

Jeep

CJ-5

Mazda

1986

323

Nissan

1983

720

Pontiac

1992

Grand Am

Hoop Dreams Themes and Keywords

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Hoop Dreams Other Names and Titles

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