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New Line Home Entertainment
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 chronicling two remarkable families who challenge the American dream.
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Format: DVD
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1.33:1
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English 2.0 Dolby Digital Stereo
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English
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1
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1 Disc |
DVD-9
Supplements
- Audio commentary with filmmakers Steve James, Frederick Marx, and Peter Gilbert
- Audio commentary with the film’s subjects, Arthur Agee and William Gates
- Collection of excerpts from Siskel & Ebert tracking the acclaim for Hoop Dreams
- Original 1994 music video for the film’s theme song
- Trailers
- A 40page booklet featuring new essays by cultural historian John Edgar Wideman and Sports Illustrated senior writer Alexander Wolff; Michael Wise's 2004 Washington Post follow-up article; biographies about the participants; and a dedication by the filmmakers
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Producer: Abbey Lustgarten
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