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Hoop Dreams

Hoop Dreams:
Trying to make dreams come true


In the movie Hoop Dreams, we are introduced to two teens that both have dreams of making it to the NBA. The movie stars William Gates and Arthur Agee. Both teens are recruited to play for St. Joseph high school. After their freshman year, the boys are already headed on opposite paths. Arthur did not do as well as William, so he has to leave the school. William begins on the Varsity team and begins to rise. William grows into the star of the basketball team and Arthur struggles to adjust to Marshall High School. William hurts his knee while Arthur becomes the driving force on Marshall’s basketball team. In their senior year, William tries to take St. Joseph to the Championship, but doesn’t make it. Arthur leads Marshall to 3rd in the state, while h...

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