"Hoop Dreams" is a documentary film released in 1994 that follows the lives of two African American high school students, William Gates and Arthur Agee, from inner-city Chicago as they pursue their dreams of becoming professional basketball players. The film spans over five years, documenting the challenges, triumphs, and setbacks faced by the young athletes, their families, and their communities. Despite facing numerous obstacles, including financial hardships, academic struggles, and injuries,