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2023146 minPGdocumentary

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Hoop Dreams 4Ever

2023146 minPGdocumentary

Six boys play basketball while completing their final year of high school in the last installment of an amateur film trilogy.

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Jackson Gagliardi

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Six boys play basketball while completing their final year of high school in the last installment of an amateur film trilogy.

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Jackson Gagliardidirector

Matthew Christiancast

Julian Hamiltoncast

Ben Handwerkercast

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Six boys from a high school basketball team face the challenges of their final year together. Set against the backdrop of their school and local courts, Hoop Dreams 4Ever captures their experiences on and off the court. As they strive for success in basketball, they also confront personal and academic hurdles. This 146-minute documentary is the concluding installment of an amateur film trilogy inspired by the acclaimed Hoop Dreams.

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