In Hoop Dreams, the scenes where they showed Arthur playing with his dad. Fromm when he was a little kid, when his father returned, to when he was a grown teenager, it shows how much Arthur improved, and grown, which is a great contrast to see. The shots that showed the posters of several NBA in both of the rooms of the boys are also a powerful way to show the dreams and determination of the boys as they try to become professional basketball players.
Arthur was also shown playing with Isiah Thomas, one of heroes, and his smile and happiness shown because of this, gave this documentary an even more emotional appeal. Finally, the last scenes in which the boys were off to college was without a doubt the strongest because they were off to create a new life, with or without basketball, and it shows that after everything that may come your way, you can still fight for your dreams.
This was a great reflection! I felt the same way about Arthur and his dad. Do you think Arthur's dad was a main factor of inspiration for Arthur to pursue his dreams?
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