http://mobile.chicagotribune.com/detail.jsp?key=186745&full=1

Interesting, but sad. I enjoyed watching this on HBO. Gates was recruited by NC State, but picked Marquette.

12/8/2008 3:00:29 PM

arguably the best film of the '90s

it's three hours long but it certainly doesn't feel like it because it's so easy to get sucked in

everyone should watch it at least once

the booklet for the criterion dvd talks about bo and curtis

12/8/2008 3:52:07 PM

saw this on deadspin about a month ago

http://deadspin.com/5088619/when-hoop-dreams-become-hoop-nighmares

12/8/2008 3:53:34 PM

Quote :

"Agee, a spirited charmer, doesn't have a regular job but is launching a line of "Hoop Dreams" apparel. He has five kids by five different women."

shit mang

12/8/2008 4:01:00 PM

^^^ book was excellent as well.

12/8/2008 4:11:16 PM

Yeh, I agree that it is one of the better films of the 90's. When I started watching the first time on HBO about 10 minutes after it started I couldn't stop even though I hate long movies.

12/8/2008 10:36:25 PM