Hoop Dreams (1994)

Für 1 Oscar nominiert
- 23 Gewinne & 9 Nominierungen insgesamt

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William Gates

Self

Arthur Agee

Self

Emma Gates

Self - William's Mother

Curtis Gates

Self - William's Brother

Sheila Agee

Self - Arthur's Mother

Arthur 'Bo' Agee

Self - Arthur's Father

Earl Smith

Self - Talent Scout

Gene Pingatore

Self - High School Basketball Coach

Isiah Thomas

Self - Professional Basketball Player

Marlyn Hopewell

Self - High School Guidance Counselor
(as Sister Marlyn Hopewell)

Bill Gleason

Self - Television Reporter

Patricia Weir

Self - President: Encyclopedia Brittanica

Marjorie Heard

Self - High School Guidance Counselor

Luther Bedford

Self - High School Basketball Coach

Aretha Mitchell

Self - High School Guidance Counselor

Shannon Johnson

Self - Arthur's Friend

Tomika Agee

Self - Arthur's Sister

Joe 'Sweetie' Agee

Self - Arthur's Brother

A true testament to the encroaching world of pro sports

This film simply exemplifies the reason why I hate most Oscar voters. This movie didn't even get a nomination, and it was one of the most successful documentaries ever! This especially exhibits the encroachment of coaches, family and other parties when it comes to the well being of inner city kids, who just happen to be good basketball players. Considering the state of pro basketball now, this kind of shows how the downward cycle of basketball was seeking lower standards. Sometimes funny, often times sad and poignant, this film is easily one of the best documentaries of all time.

Agent10
8. Mai 2002
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According to Roger Ebert, after the film failed to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Documentary, he and Gene Siskel learned about the nominating process. He said that members of the Academy's documentary committee held flashlights when they watched documentaries, and anyone who had "given up" could wave it against the screen. The movie was turned off if a majority waved their flashlights. This film was turned off after 15 minutes.

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William Gates: That's why when somebody say, "when you get to the NBA, don't forget about me", and that stuff. Well, I should've said to them, "if I don't make it, don't you forget about me."

Crazy Credits
Thanks to the St. Joseph High School community and Coach Gene Pingatore who agreed to participate in a not for profit Kartemquin Educational film telling William and Arthur's stories. Today, St. Joseph, with a 39% minority enrollment, remains committed to the dream of a better life for all. Awarding need based financial aid to 40% of its students, St. Joseph with limited resources continues to maintain its academic excellence. A Hoop Dreams Fund has been set up to provide academic scholarships.