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Hoop Dreams poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 91.5 / 100
1994·Documentary / Drama / Sport·2h 54m

HOOP DREAMS

“An Extraordinary True Story.”

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.

Above the Line
Steve James·DirectorFrederick Marx·WriterSteve James·WriterPeter Gilbert·Director of PhotographyWilliam Haugse·Editor
Cast
William Gates·SelfArthur Agee·SelfGene Pingatore·SelfSteve James·Narrator (voice)Dick Vitale·SelfBobby Knight·SelfSpike Lee·SelfIsiah Thomas·Self
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
Steve James·Director
Writing· 2
Frederick Marx·WriterSteve James·Writer
Camera· 1
Peter Gilbert·Director of Photography
Editing· 3
William Haugse·EditorSteve James·EditorFrederick Marx·Editor
Production· 3
Steve James·ProducerPeter Gilbert·ProducerFrederick Marx·Producer
By the Numbers
91.5
OF 100
Master Score
8.3
OF 10
IMDb
98%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$8M
ROI 101866%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#2E86C6
#F7DC6F
#000000
Mood
Hopeful, Aspirational
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster for "Hoop Dreams" features a basketball player in mid-air, about to shoot a basketball. He is wearing a yellow jersey and shorts. Below him, tw”

sport
Key Elements
BasketballBasketball HoopCity Skyline
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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