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Hoop Dreams is a 1994 American documentary film directed by Steve James, and produced by Frederick Marx, James, and Peter Gilbert, with Kartemquin Films. It follows the story of two African-American high school students, William Gates and Arthur Agee , in Chicago and their dream of becoming professional basketball players.
Peter Gilbert (born 1957 or 1958 [1]) is an American documentary filmmaker, film producer, and cinematographer. He was the cinematographer and one of the producers of Hoop Dreams, a 1994 documentary about two teenage basketball players in Chicago. [2]
Agee is the second child and first son of Arthur "Bo" Agee Sr. and Sheila Agee. During his younger years, he lived in the north side of the Chicago area near where William Gates, the other star of Hoop Dreams, lived. By the time the movie began filming, the Agees had moved to the West Garfield Park neighborhood, which remained Agee's home until ...
Giving back! Michael B. Jordan is supporting the Black community and his hometown of Newark, New Jersey, by launching the inaugural Hoop Dreams Classic. More Stars Who Give Back Read article The ...
For players from L.A., and others who relocate here, chasing a pro basketball dream often takes them overseas. Mike Creppy helps them realize a dream.
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Passing Glory is a 1999 basketball-drama film produced for TNT, written by Harold Sylvester, and directed by Steve James.It is based on a true story. This movie stars Andre Braugher, Rip Torn, and Sean Squire, and features a speaking role by Arthur Agee, subject of the documentary Hoop Dreams, also directed by Steve James. [1]
Frederick Marx is a producer, director, writer, and editor with 35 years in the film business, most of them as an independent filmmaker. Having worked for a time as an English and creative writing teacher, Marx began his movie career as a film critic, and has worked both as a film distributor and exhibitor.