It starts with a game, with a basket and a ball. It becomes an epic journey of heartbreak and hope. From city streets to the brink of glory this is an extraordinary story of two boys and two families struggling against the odds and against the system to make their dreams come true. A incredible true story and a unique motion picture experience that you will never forget.
Directed by
Steve James
Written by
Steve James; Frederick Marx.
Starring
William Gates (Himself); Arthur Agee (Himself); Emma Gates (Herself (William's mother)); Curtis Gates (Himself (William's brother)); Sheila Agee (Herself (Arthur's mother)); Arthur 'Bo' Agee (Himself (Arthur's father)); Earl Smith (Himself (Talent scout)); Gene Pingatore (Himself (High school basketball coach)); Isiah Thomas (Himself (Professional basketball player)); Sister Marlyn Hopewell (Herself (High school guidance counselor)); Bill Gleason (Himself (Television reporter)); Patricia Weir (Herself (President, Encyclopedia Brittanica)); Marjorie Heard (Herself (High school guidance counselor)); Luther Bedford (Himself (High school basketball coach)); Aretha Mitchell (Herself (High school guidance counselor)). Please contact SFC to add other cast members and characters.
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