| Edition |
Widescreen. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (171 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Criterion collection ; 289 |
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 289.
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| Note |
Title from container. |
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Originally released as a documentary in 1994. |
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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 Steve James. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Peter Gilbert; editors, Frederick Marx, Steve James, William Haugse. |
| Performer |
Arthur Agee, William Gates, Bobby Knight, Spike Lee, Kevin O'Neill, Isiah Thomas, Dick Vitale. |
| Summary |
Filmed over a 5-year period, this follows two inner-city basketball phenoms' lives through high school as they chase their dreams of playing in the NBA. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation (aspect ratio 1.33:1); Dolby Digital stereo. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
| Subject |
African American basketball players -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Case studies.
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Basketball players -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Case studies.
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Basketball -- Social aspects -- Illinois -- Chicago.
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| Genre/Form |
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
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Criterion collection
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| Added Author |
James, Steve, 1955-
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Agee, Arthur.
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Gates, William.
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Knight, Bobby.
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Lee, Spike
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Thomas, Isiah, 1961-
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Fine Line Features.
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Kartemquin Films
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KTCA-TV (Television station : Saint Paul, Minn.)
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New Line Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1559409584 |
| Standard No. |
715515016025 |
| Music No. |
CC1610D Home Vision |
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