| Edition |
Filmmaker-approved special edition. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (171 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (36 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.). |
| Series |
Criterion collection ; 289 |
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 289.
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| System Details |
DVD, region 1; standard (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby digital stereo. |
| Cast |
Arthur Agee, William Gates ; narrator, Steve James. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Peter Gilbert ; edited by, Frederick Marx, Steve James, Bill Haugse. |
| Event |
Originally filmed between 1989-1994. |
| Note |
Originally released as a documentary film in 1994. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13. |
| Summary |
Follows the high school careers of two young, African-American men from inner-city Chicago as they pursue their dream of playing professional basketball. |
| Note |
Special features: optional audio commentary with Agee & Gates; optional audio commentary with Gilbert, James & Marx; 6 segments from "Siskel & Ebert" about the film (15 min.); Tony M. music video for the film's theme song (3 min.); 2 theatrical trailers. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
African American basketball players -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Biography.
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Inner cities -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Case studies.
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Chicago (Ill.) -- Social conditions.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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| Added Author |
James, Steve, 1955- Producer. Director. Narrator.
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Marx, Fred. Producer.
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Gilbert, Peter, 1957- Producer.
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Agee, Arthur.
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Gates, William.
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Fine Line Features.
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Kartemquin Films.
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KTCA-TV (Television station : Saint Paul, Minn.)
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1559409584 |
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9781559409582 |
| Standard No. |
715515016025 |
| Music No. |
CC1610D Criterion Collection |
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