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Higher Goals

An educational companion piece to Hoop Dreams.

An educational companion piece to Hoop Dreams, Higher Goals features NBA star Isiah Thomas in a fast-paced, entertaining PBS special that encourages young athletes to put their dreams of professional sports in perspective and focus on getting an education. The real life stories of two high school athletes demonstrate that the sports skills of practice and discipline can be applied to academics as well.

Filmmakers

Writers

Tim Meadows
Steve James
Frederick Marx

Cast

Tim Meadows (Dexter)
Gary Dewitt Marshall (Captain #1)
William James Jones (Captain #2)
Fred Ephraim (Teacher)
Johnny Lee Davenport (Stick)
Stavon Davis (Boy #1)
Brandon Stephens (Boy #4)
Jamileh McKnight (Girl)
Kenneth Northcott (Chauffeur)

Music Writer and Producer

Ben Sidran

Editors

Steve James
Suzanne Suffredin

Production Manager

Dana Kupper

Media

Awards and Distinctions

Daytime Emmy Awards

Nominee

Outstanding Children's Special

1993