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IMDb rating 8.3
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Critic rating 9

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Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 10

...slam-dunks the power of hope.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Kim Newman
rated 8

...this is the best type of documentary, giving an intensely personal story you can’t help but become involved in, and also raises fundamental issues about America in the 90s.

Read full review at Empire

Cast & Crew

Spike Lee
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Spike Lee
Director
Steve James
As Narrator (voice)
Steve James
Director
Steve James
Writer
Isiah Thomas
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Dick Vitale
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Follow the journey of two African-American teenagers, William Gates and Arthur Agee, as they pursue their dreams of becoming professional basketball players. From their discovery by a scout to their struggles on and off the court, this documentary takes an intimate look at the challenges they face in their quest for success. With an unflinching portrayal of the highs and lows of their lives, Hoop Dreams is a powerful coming-of-age story that explores themes of family, identity, and redemption. Nominated for an Academy Award® and featuring some of basketball's biggest names, this film is a must-see for anyone who loves sports or has ever dared to dream big.

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