It runs long at 2h 54m. Streaming on Max.
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Synopsis
Every school day, African-American teenagers William Gates and Arthur Agee travel 90 minutes each way from inner-city Chicago to St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois, a predominately white suburban school well-known for the excellence of its basketball program. Gates and Agee dream of NBA stardom, and with the support of their close-knit families, they battle the social and physical obstacles that stand in their way. This acclaimed documentary was shot over the course of five years.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 8.3/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 98% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 98/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.6/10348 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 88 | 100% |
Key crew
- Steve JamesDirector, Writer
- Frederick MarxWriter
Cast
- William GatesSelf
- Arthur AgeeSelf
- Emma GatesSelf - William's Mother
- Curtis GatesSelf - William's Brother
- Sheila AgeeSelf - Arthur's Mother
- Arthur 'Bo' AgeeSelf - Arthur's Father
- Earl SmithSelf - Talent Scout
- Gene PingatoreSelf - High School Basketball Coach
- Isiah ThomasSelf - Professional Basketball Player
- Sister Marlyn HopewellSelf - High School Guidance Counselor
- Bill GleasonSelf - Television Reporter
- Patricia WeirSelf - President, Encyclopedia Brittanica
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