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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.
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]
Sir Ben Golden Emuobowho Okri OBE FRSL (born 15 March 1959) is a Nigerian-born British poet and novelist. [1] Considered one of the foremost African authors in the postmodern and post-colonial traditions, [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Okri has been compared favourably to authors such as Salman Rushdie and Gabriel García Márquez . [ 4 ]
David Joravsky had three sisters. He dedicated his book The Lysenko Affair to his sister Esther, who died in 1962 at the age of 38 and was the mother of three sons. [12] David and Doris Joravsky had a son and a daughter. Doris Joravsky (1927–2018) [13] was for thirty years a public school teacher in Chicago. [14]
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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.
Kevin Costner is reflecting on seeing Matt Damon and Ben Affleck get their start in Hollywood.. During the Tuesday, May 21, episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Costner, 69, discussed working with Damon ...
Dickson Jensen, one of the Des Moines Register's People to Watch in 2024, is building what he envisions as a national basketball destination in Waukee.