American Teen
6.42008
Hoop Dreams
Storyline
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.
Cast
William Gates
Self
Arthur Agee
Self
- E
Emma Gates
Self - William's Mother
- C
Curtis Gates
Self - William's Brother
- S
Sheila Agee
Self - Arthur's Mother
- A
Arthur 'Bo' Agee
Self - Arthur's Father
- E
Earl Smith
Self - Talent Scout
- G
Gene Pingatore
Self - High School Basketball Coach
Isiah Thomas
Self - Professional Basketball Player
- S
Sister Marlyn Hopewell
Self - High School Guidance Counselor
- B
Bill Gleason
Self - Television Reporter
- P
Patricia Weir
Self - President, Encyclopedia Brittanica
