"Hoop Dreams" Stars Stay Close Despite Different Lives

Chicago Tribune:

It's a chilly morning and two old friends are supposed to meet for a game of hoops. The shy, steadier of the pair arrives early. The other, a fun-loving extrovert, arrives almost two hours late.

The tardy one, Arthur Agee, strolls into his buddy's office with a smile and talk of car trouble. William Gates immediately forgives him.

For more than a decade, the pair have been bound by unexpected fame. The two Chicago high school basketball players were featured in the 1994 hit documentary "Hoop Dreams." Now in their mid-30s, their contrasting fates may surprise the many people who saw the movie.

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[indyracers]

If you ever happen to stumble across "Hoop Dreams" at your local library or video store, it's definitely well worth checking out. It's a beautiful, engrossing documentary. Quite sad, but inspiring, too.