Hoops, Hopes & Dreams (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2025, Hoops, Hopes & Dreams is a documentary, animation and history film directed by Glenn Kaino, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. The untold story about how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and an all-star team of civil rights activists took to basketball courts to rally young voters while winning hearts of communities, and how their strategy has echoed in contemporary politics.
Who’s in it. Hoops, Hopes & Dreams stars Jemele Hill, Reginald Love, Michael Strautmanis and Jerry West, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Hoops, Hopes & Dreams has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hoops, Hopes & Dreams page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hoops, Hopes & Dreams (2025)?
- In US, Hoops, Hopes & Dreams is available to stream on Hulu. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hoops, Hopes & Dreams worth watching?
- Hoops, Hopes & Dreams holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary, animation and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hoops, Hopes & Dreams?
- Hoops, Hopes & Dreams stars Jemele Hill, Reginald Love, Michael Strautmanis, Jerry West and Andrew Young.
- When was Hoops, Hopes & Dreams released?
- Hoops, Hopes & Dreams was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.