Mar 11, 2021

“Hoop Dreams”: A lesson on money and basketball

"Hoop Dreams" documents over five years the lives of two high school basketball players from families struggling economically in Chicago as they work toward pro careers. Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Our Econ Extra Credit documentary selection for March is about wealth, poverty and basketball. Plus, what the COVID relief package provides in terms of making health care more affordable. And, Mexico makes progress on legalizing recreational marijuana.

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COIVD relief package includes provision to make health insurance premiums more affordable

Marketplace’s Nancy Marshall-Genzer has more.

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Bill to legalize recreational marijuana makes its way to Mexico's Senate

The BBC’s Will Grant reports.

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EEC: Documentary Studies

A conversation with "Hoop Dreams" basketball star, 3 decades later

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon

Mar 11, 2021

William Gates, star of the 1994 documentary, on the economic challenges college athletes face today.

"Hoop Dreams" documents over five years the lives of two high school basketball players from families struggling economically in Chicago as they work toward pro careers.

Andy Lyons/Getty Images

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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