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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.
Besides Hoop Dreams, such works include the film Life Itself on the life of film critic Roger Ebert, and the docuseries, The New Americans, America to Me, and City So Real. James has directed several other documentaries focusing on sports, among them ESPN 30 for 30 films No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson and The Luckiest Guy in the World ...
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 ...
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]
The son of former NBA player Jimmy Walker, Jalen Rose was a star at Southwestern High School in Detroit; he can be seen at a high school All-American camp in the documentary film Hoop Dreams. Rose attended the University of Michigan, where the Wolverines reached two NCAA Finals games in 1992 and 1993, finishing as national runners-up both times.