Hoop Dreams (1994) | Dogwoof

[johnpaul2]

Originally Posted by samdaman94

Has anyone picked up Dogwoof's release of Hoop Dreams yet, and if so, can they comment on how it compares to the Criterion? The case/press release states it's a new restoration, but considering the source material, I can't imagine it can look that much better.

It says "20th anniversary restoration" ie a 2014 restoration. Criterion released it in 2015. My guess would be it's the same restoration. Considering the material, it'd most likely look the same anyway, and with such material, Criterion's usual crapression isn't an issue.