Hoop Dreams

William Gates and Arthur Agee endure brutal commutes for a shot at NBA glory at a suburban hoops factory. Five years of raw footage turns their struggle into a landmark sports doc. At once a time capsule and a cautionary tale.

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Hoop Dreams was released in 1994 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 174 minutes.