Review of Hoop Dreams (1994) by Mark G — 20 Mar 2009

Ok for starters I cannot believe I have only just gotten round to watching this. As a huge basketball fan - I feel quite ashamed.

Anyway I'm sure most of you will have heard of this film and read about it in 'must see docs' etc etc. It truly is an incredible documentary that deserves all the praise that has been heaped onto since its release in 94. Even if you aren't a fan of the sport - the story of two teenagers from poor backgrounds trying to fulfil there dream of going to college and playing in the nba is so engaging it can be enjoyed be anybody. This is such a gem of a film I can't reccomend it enough!