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8 Mile is a 2002 American drama film written by Scott Silver and directed by Curtis Hanson. It stars Eminem in his film debut, alongside Mekhi Phifer , Brittany Murphy , Michael Shannon , Kim Basinger and Anthony Mackie , the latter also in his film debut .
Nov 8, 2002 · A 2002 film directed by Curtis Hanson and starring Eminem as Jimmy "B-Rabbit" Smith Jr., a young white rapper in Detroit. The film follows his struggles with his personal and professional life, his rap battles, and his dream of success in hip hop.
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- Curtis Hanson
- 2002-11-08
The people of Detroit know 8 Mile as the city limit, a border, a boundary. It is also a psychological dividing line that separates Jimmy Smith Jr. (Eminem) from where and who he wants to be.
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In 1995 Detroit, a talented rapper fights to prove himself on the local hip-hop scene. Eminem stars in this acclaimed drama loosely based on his life. Watch trailers & learn more.
Follow the rise of a rap star in 8 Mile, a gritty drama inspired by Eminem's own story. Stream it now on Netflix.
Nov 8, 2002 · For Jimmy Smith, Jr., life is a daily fight just to keep hope alive. Feeding his dreams in Detroit's vibrant music scene, Jimmy wages an extraordinary personal struggle to find his own voice - and earn a place in a world where rhymes rule, legends are born and every moment… is another chance.
Nov 8, 2002 · Reviews. 8 Mile. Roger Ebert November 08, 2002. Tweet. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. Pale, depressed, Jimmy Smith Jr. (Eminem) skulks through a life that has been so terribly unkind to him.