Hoop dreams
(DVD Video)
Contributors
Marx, Fred, producer.
James, Steve, 1955- producer,
Gilbert, Peter, 1957- producer.
Agee, Arthur.
Gates, William.
James, Steve, 1955- producer,
Gilbert, Peter, 1957- producer.
Agee, Arthur.
Gates, William.
Published
[Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, [2005].
Edition
Filmmaker-approved special edition ; standard format (1.33:1).
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (171 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (36 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm).
Status
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Published
[Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, [2005].
Format
DVD Video
Edition
Filmmaker-approved special edition ; standard format (1.33:1).
Language
English
UPC
715515016025
Notes
General Note
Originally released as a documentary film in 1994.
General Note
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).
General Note
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.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Peter Gilbert ; edited by Frederick Marx, Steve James, Bill Haugse ; narrator, Steve James.
Participants/Performers
Arthur Agee, William Gates.
Date/Time and Place of Event
Originally filmed between 1989-1994.
Description
Follows the high school careers of two young, African-American men from inner-city Chicago as they pursue their dream of playing professional basketball.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13.
System Details
DVD, region 1; Dolby digital stereo.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
"Unauthorized public performance, broadcasting, or copying is a violation of applicable laws" -- Container.
Language
Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott Public Library - PAV - DVD/Blu-ray Collection | HOOP | Checked Out |
Subjects
LC Subjects
African American basketball players -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Biography.
Biographical films.
Biographies.
Case studies.
Chicago (Ill.) -- Social conditions.
Documentary films.
Feature films.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Inner cities -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Case studies.
Nonfiction films.
Sports films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Biographical films.
Biographies.
Case studies.
Chicago (Ill.) -- Social conditions.
Documentary films.
Feature films.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Inner cities -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Case studies.
Nonfiction films.
Sports films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Marx, F., James, S., Gilbert, P., Agee, A., & Gates, W. (2005). Hoop dreams (Filmmaker-approved special edition ; standard format (1.33:1).). Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Fred, Marx et al.. 2005. Hoop Dreams. Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Fred, Marx et al.. Hoop Dreams Criterion Collection, 2005.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Marx, Fred,, et al. Hoop Dreams Filmmaker-approved special edition ; standard format (1.33:1)., Criterion Collection, 2005.
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