Hoop Dreams

1994 · 174 MIN · IMDB 8.3 · 28,662 VOTES · DIR. Steve James

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Overview

Every school day, African-American teenagers William Gates and Arthur Agee travel 90 minutes each way from inner-city Chicago to St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois, a predominately white suburban school well-known for the excellence of its basketball program. Gates and Agee dream of NBA stardom, and with the support of their close-knit families, they battle the social and physical obstacles that stand in their way. This acclaimed documentary was shot over the course of five years.

Documentary1990s

Dialogue Timeline - 179 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME - EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

02:31:40 When I had some real problems...
02:32:03 That was all he told me.
02:32:31 - We did?
02:32:50 So that you can come back four years from now
02:33:09 I'm sure you'll never turn us down.
02:33:35 - And that was the big difference. - I'm proud of what you did.
02:34:00 That's what it's all about.
02:34:59 After five attempts, William's composite score of 17.5...
02:35:56 When I gave her the diploma after the graduation...
02:36:43 Before Arthur can graduate, he must pass summer school.
02:37:04 Stop doing that stuff. "
02:37:46 I was, like, "I ain't got no wallet. "
02:38:15 Even with me, when I was out there - you know, out there strung out -
02:39:33 Arthur Agee.
02:40:10 "No matter where you go, it's what you have in your heart...
02:41:16 I'm telling you the truth. Scary generation, man.
02:41:34 - Ooh, that is so nice. - Whatever.
02:42:16 to keep him, Lord- keep him protected.
02:43:02 And don't, uh, get mixed up in none of that old stuff that, uh, you know.
02:43:55 You do?
02:44:47 But if I don't, you know, I ain't gonna be no drug dealer, you know...
02:45:44 I used to dream about was playing in the NBA.
02:46:07 If I had to stop playing basketball right now, I think I'd still be happy.
02:46:29 watch you don't forget about me. '"

Cast & Characters

William Gates Self Arthur Agee Self Emma Gates Self - William's Mother Curtis Gates Self - William's Brother Sheila Agee Self - Arthur's Mother Arthur 'Bo' Agee Self - Arthur's Father Earl Smith Self - Talent Scout Gene Pingatore Self - High School Basketball Coach Isiah Thomas Self - Professional Basketball Player Marlyn Hopewell Self - High School Guidance Counselor

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed179
Dialogue density1.0 lines / min
First line02:31:40
Final line02:46:29

Production Record

DirectorSteve James
LanguageEnglish
Budget$700,000
Revenue$7,830,611
IMDb votes28,662