Hoop Dreams

1994, 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. Show more

"Hoop Dreams" — 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!