Steve James – Scripts on Screen

Passing Glory Script

Year:1999

Director:Steve James

Script Synopsis:A true story of a priest (Andre Braugher) in New Orleans who formed a group of black players and challenged an all-white prep school basketball team in the 1960's. Eventually events like these signaled the pivotal turn in the games' history leading to the integration in today's sport. Directed by Steve James (Hoop Dreams), these basketball players didn't just make shots, they made history.

Passing Glory Script Resources:

Passing Glory Script PDF - 3/20/95 POLISH DRAFT at Script City ($)

Hoop Dreams Script

Year:1994

Director:Steve James

Written by:Steve James (Writer), Frederick Marx (Writer)

Script Synopsis:Every school day, African-American teenagers William Gates and Arthur Agee travel 90 minutes each way from inner-city Chicago to St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois, a predominately white suburban school well-known for the excellence of its basketball program. Gates and Agee dream of NBA stardom, and with the support of their close-knit families, they battle the social and physical obstacles that stand in their way. This acclaimed documentary was shot over the course of five years.

Hoop Dreams Script Resources:

Hoop Dreams Transcript at Script-O-Rama

Prefontaine Script

Year:1997

Director:Steve James

Script Synopsis:It's the true-life story of legendary track star Steve Prefontaine, the exciting and sometimes controversial "James Dean of Track," whose spirit captured the heart of the nation! Cocky, charismatic, and tough, "Pre" was a running rebel who defied rules, pushed limits ... and smashed records ...

Prefontaine Script Resources:

Prefontaine Script PDF at Script Fly ($)
Prefontaine Transcript at scripts.com

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.