Two ordinary 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 life and the realities of their Chicago streets. The Criterion Collection is proud to present this landmark documentary, originally released by Fine Line Features, chronicling two remarkable families who challenge the American dream. Special features: Two audio commentaries with stars Arthur Agee and William Gates and filmmakers Peter Gilbert, Steve James, and Frederick Marx; Segments from Siskel and Ebert tracking the acclaim for Hoop Dreams;Original music video;Theatrical trailers;A booklet featuring a dedication to the Gates and Agee families written by the filmmakers; new essays by writer and cultural historian John Edgar Wideman, and Sports Illustrated senior writer Alexander Wolff; and Michael Wise's Washington Post article "Looking Back at Broken Dreams"; English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired; 171 minutes; Color; 1.33:1; Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0; Not Anamorphic.

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