Darwin's Athletes

The difference between the Hollywood African-American athletes, and those portrayed in Hoop Dreams is the idea of reality.  In the movie White Men Can't Jump, Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes are portrayed as comical characters who play basketball to pay their bills.  Although it is a very funny movie, the film does not exemplify the struggle and reality one experiences to become a professional athlete and get paid for playing your sport.  One must overcome extreme hardships and challenges to accomplish these kinds of goals.  White Men Can't Jump makes a mockery out of those challenges while Hoop Dreams brings them to life.