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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.
Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Productions — the company the actor/writer/producer founded with Rishi Rajani — now has an exclusive, multi-year deal with Warner Bros. Television Group. At WBTVG ...
Arthur Agee Jr. (/ ˈ eɪ dʒ iː /; born October 22, 1972) is an American former professional basketball player. He was one of two Chicago-area basketball players whose lives were chronicled in the 1994 documentary Hoop Dreams.
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]
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 ...
The documentary Hoop Dreams followed them through their recruitment by St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois. During high school, he worked hard to improve his basketball skills and his academics to the best of his ability, but he initially struggled with a low reading level.
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.
Lena Waithe (/ w eɪ θ /; [1] born May 17, 1984) [2] [3] is an American actress, producer, and screenwriter. She is the creator of the Showtime drama series The Chi (2018–present) and the BET comedy series Boomerang (2019–20) and Twenties (2020–21).