Since it captures their reality through a home video aesthetic. An easy way of seeing how…these are films that really capture what it means to be alive - in my (and commenters’) opinion(s). Though its initial intended medium of television is somewhat evident in the look of it, that really adds a journalistic air to it that is fitting. Hoop Dreams (1994) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Once demo reels were released, the filmmakers began to hear back positive results and gain funds. In September 2001, Gates' older brother, Curtis, 36, was shot to death in the An unofficial sequel not made by the original filmmakers, In October and November 2009, a series of events were organized in Chicago to commemorate the 15th anniversary of The restoration then screened at the following 2014 festivals: Full Frame, 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. Self Emma Gates. Both of them dream of the day they grace the basketball courts and television screens as a…An inside look inside the everyday lives and aspirations of two inner-city basketball stars, documented to an epic extent.
one of the most intimate studies of the economic realities of this system and the people most preyed upon/left behind by it. An easy way of seeing how…these are films that really capture what it means to be alive - in my (and commenters’) opinion(s). The system only works for those who are of value to the system. Taking 90-minute commutes to school, enduring long and difficult workouts and practices, and having to acclimate to a foreign social environment, Gates and Agee struggle to improve their athletic skills in a job market with heavy competition. victory and happiness are so, so fragile.The film starts with two young boys dreaming of one day becoming famous NBA players and…Hoop Dreams seems too good and too unbelievable to be true. Self - Talent Scout Gene Pingatore. I can’t stop thinking about Arthur nonchalantly standing up and stretching once he graduates high school. Commendable.I can’t make any jokes about this movie, it’s just so good.Was planning on watching this in 3 x 1 hr sittings but man I was grippedThe only thing about dreams is reality often gets in the way.What do you do when everybody is throwing their dreams into you...?There’s a lot of talk about “the system” in this movie. 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. Self - William's Mother Curtis Gates. Film #46 of Project 90 ”Ain’t nobody gonna take away my dream from me.” Hoop Dreams is life itself. In September 2001, Gates' older brother, Curtis, 36, was shot to death in the An unofficial sequel not made by the original filmmakers, In October and November 2009, a series of events were organized in Chicago to commemorate the 15th anniversary of The restoration then screened at the following 2014 festivals: Full Frame, Though its initial intended medium of television is somewhat evident in the look of it, that really adds a journalistic air to it that is fitting. Still, the grainy camera quality and the relatively low budget hold All in all, Steves James made a very competent documentary; he…This documentary ultimately demonstrates that the culture of competitive gaming does not have much room to appreciate or even recognise the notion of kind-heartedness.
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. Enjoy!Every film from Roger Ebert's "Great Movies" essays.In April 2018, the subreddit /r/TrueFilm voted for a canon of 1000 films. Hoop Dreams says a lot about African American life in particular and the United States society overall.
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. On Thanksgiving morning 1994, Agee's younger half-brother, DeAntonio, was shot to death at Cabrini-Green.
Hopefully we can pick it up by the playoffs. which helps the audience get a feel for what their lives are really like.Along with the superb pacing, both Ben Sidran’s music and Peter Gilbert’s cinematography give this film a very cinematic feel throughout many scenes. "Well ... another one walks out the door, and another one comes in the door ... That's what it's all about. Storyline. The film centers around two boys, Arthur Agee and William Gates, who live and breathe basketball.
Whether it’s the system of high school basketball, college recruiting, education or welfare, there’s a whole lot that is examined here.