Arthur Agee Jr. (born in Chicago in 1972) is an American figure, best known as one of the two protagonists of the award-winning 1994 documentary *Hoop Dreams*. The film documents his adolescence and his dream of becoming a professional basketball player. After the high school experiences chronicled in the documentary, Agee played college basketball for Arkansas State University and subsequently pursued a professional career in minor leagues such as the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) and overseas. Capitalizing on the fame from the film, he founded the Arthur Agee Jr. Role Model Foundation, an organization that helps disadvantaged youth through sports and education. He also produced a follow-up documentary about his life, titled *Hoop Reality* (2007). His main recognition lies in being the face of one of the most influential cinematic works on the relationship between sports, society, and the American Dream, whose critical acclaim has made his story a symbol of resilience and perseverance.