Synopses & Reviews
Two ordinary inner-city kids dare to dream the impossible professional basketball glory in this epic chronicle of hope and faith. Filmed over a five-year period, Hoop Dreams follows young Arthur Agee and William Gates as they navigate the complex, competitive world of scholastic athletics while striving to overcome the intense pressures of family life and the realities of their Chicago streets. The Criterion Collection is proud to present this landmark documentary chronicling two remarkable families who challenge the American dream.
Special Features
Audio Commentary with stars Arthur Agee and William Gates
Audio Commentary with filmmakers Peter Gilbert, Steve James, and Frederick Marx
Segments from Siskel and Ebert tracking the acclaim for Hoop Dreams
New essays by John Edgar Wideman and Alexander Wolff
Michael Wise's Washington Post article "Looking Back at Broken Dreams"
Original music video
Theatrical trailers