After watching the trailer for the documentary, Hoop Dreams, I felt inspired and uplifted. In the matter of 1 minute and 38 seconds, the producers and directors managed to get the point across about what the documentary is about, while also making the audience feel how they want you to feel. Also in that short amount of time, they showed how the main characters went from a working social class and basically having nothing to having about everything they ever dreamed about and achieving the American Dream. It also showed that not every Black male fits the stereotype of being a Black male, in that they are poor, lazy thugs, because they can be successful and achieve dreams with hard work and dedication.
Personally, I have not seen the film, but from watching the trailer, I would not completely agree with bell hooks' assessment of the film. Although I would not agree with her completely, I would agree that it fits the stereotype of Blacks being athletes and succeeding in doing so, but at the same time, one has to remember that it is a documentary, so it is about people's lives, and these two individuals just so happen to have had dreams of playing in the NBA. The trailer has intrigued me, and now, I am wanting to watch it, so I can compare her thoughts of it not being as good as it is praised to be.
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