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The Hoop Dreams Holiday Special
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The Hoop Dreams Holiday Special

2023-12-28 · 38 min · Not rated

Comedy · Documentary

After the success of the fourth and final film in the Hoop Dreams tetralogy, the studios sought to cash in at the most wonderful time of the year with The Hoop Dreams Holiday Special. The holiday spirit is encapsulated through the festive antics of stars Owen Craig, Ben Handwerker, Matt Christian, Jackson Gagliardi, and special guest Holden Altman.

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Directors
Jackson Gagliardi
Production companies
Our Little Production Company
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Released

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Owen CraigHimself/The Lone Hooper
Ben HandwerkerHimself
Matthew ChristianHimself
Jackson GagliardiHimself
Holden AltmanEissa Amin
Julian HamiltonGuy sitting on couch (uncredited)

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