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Hoop Dreams
This documentary follows two young African-Americans through their high school years as they perfect their skills in basketball in the hopes of getting a college scholarship and eventually play in the NBA. Arthur Agee and William Gates both show great potential and are are actively recruited as they look to enter high school. They start off at the same high school but unable to pay an unexpected bill for tuition fees, Arthur has to withdraw and go to the local public high school. The film follows them through their four years of high school and their trials and tribulations: injuries, slumps and the never ending battle to maintain their grades. Through it all, their hoop dreams continue.
Arthur Agee....Himself
Emma Gates....Herself - William's Mother
Curtis Gates....Himself - William's Brother
Sheila Agee....Herself - Arthur's Mother
Arthur 'Bo' Agee....Himself - Arthur's Father
Earl Smith....Himself - Talent Scout
Gene Pingatore....Himself - High School Basketball Coach
Isiah Thomas....Himself - Professional Basketball Player
Marlyn Hopewell....Herself - High School Guidance Counselor (as Sister Marlyn Hopewell)
Bill Gleason....Himself - Television Reporter
Patricia Weir....Herself - President: Encyclopedia Brittanica
Marjorie Heard....Herself - High School Guidance Counselor
Luther Bedford....Himself - High School Basketball Coach
Aretha Mitchell....Herself - High School Guidance Counselor
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