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Hoop dreams [videorecording] / Fine Line Features [presents] ; a production of Kartemquin Films and KTCA Public Television ; produced by Frederick Marx, Steve James, Peter Gilbert ; directed by Steve James.

Contributor(s): Publisher number: CC1610D | Criterion CollectionSeries: Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 289.Publication details: [Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, c2005.Edition: Filmmaker-approved special ed.; standard format (1.33:1)Description: 1 videodisc (171 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (36 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.)ISBN:
  • 1559409584 :
  • 9781559409582
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • GV884.A1 H66 2005
Production credits:
  • Director of photography, Peter Gilbert ; edited by Frederick Marx, Steve James, Bill Haugse.
Arthur Agee, William Gates ; narrator, Steve James.Summary: Follows the high school careers of two young, African-American men from inner-city Chicago as they pursue their dream of playing professional basketball.
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DVDs DVDs American University in Dubai American University in Dubai AUDIO & DVD Collection DVD GV 884 .A1 H66 2005 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 604391

Originally released as a documentary film in 1994.

Booklet includes 3 essays ("Serious game" by historian John Edgar Wideman, "Getting in the home" by sportswriter Alexander Wolff & "Looking back at broken dreams : film's key players have moved on" by journalist Michael Wise), dedication by the filmmakers, and filmmaker bios (for James, Marx, Gilbert, & co-producer Gordon Quinn).

Special features: optional audio commentary with Agee & Gates; optional audio commentary with Gilbert, James & Marx; 6 segments from "Siskel & Ebert" about the film (15 min.); Tony M. music video for the film's theme song (3 min.); 2 theatrical trailers.

Director of photography, Peter Gilbert ; edited by Frederick Marx, Steve James, Bill Haugse.

Arthur Agee, William Gates ; narrator, Steve James.

Originally filmed between 1989-1994.

Follows the high school careers of two young, African-American men from inner-city Chicago as they pursue their dream of playing professional basketball.

MPAA rating: PG-13.

DVD, region 1; Dolby digital stereo.

"Unauthorized public performance, broadcasting, or copying is a violation of applicable laws" -- Container.

Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.

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