Hoop Dreams - Criterion Collection

Two extraordinary 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 and the realities of their Chicago streets. The Criterion Collection is proud to presents this landmark documentary chronicling two remarkable families who challenge the American dream.