Hoop Dreams
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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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William Gates
Self
Arthur Agee
Self
Emma Gates
Self - William's Mother
Curtis Gates
Self - William's Brother
Sheila Agee
Self - Arthur's Mother
Arthur 'Bo' Agee
Self - Arthur's Father
Earl Smith
Self - Talent Scout
Gene Pingatore
Self - High School Basketball Coach
Isiah Thomas
Self - Professional Basketball Player
Sister Marlyn Hopewell
Self - High School Guidance Counselor
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