Hoop dreams [videorecording DVD] / 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.
Format:
[videorecording DVD] /
Edition:
Filmmaker-approved special ed.; standard format (1.33:1).
Publisher:
Criterion Collection,
Copyright Date:
c2005
Description:
1 videodisc (171 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (36 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.)
Arthur Agee, William Gates ; narrator, Steve James. Originally filmed between 1989-1994. 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.
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.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.