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Review of by Nate C — 06 Jun 2007

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It's hard to think of a documentary as being entertaining, but the cultural relevance of this one makes it entertaining. Snubbed by the Academy in regards to the Best Documentary Oscar, the film did receive a nomination for Best Film Editing.

This is a classic of American Film because it encapuslates the inner-city obsession over the dream of making it to the NBA. There's a lot of talent out there; the Biblical phrase, "Many are called, but few are chosen," applies here.

The quality of the work did not escape the notice of film critics; Siskel and Ebert both listed Hoop Dreams as the best movie of 1994.

This review of Hoop Dreams (1994) was written by on 06 Jun 2007.

Hoop Dreams has generally received very positive reviews.

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