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- Directed by: Curtis Hanson
- Starring: Marshall Mathers, Kim Basinger, Mekhi Phifer, Brittany Murphy
- Produced by: Curtis Hanson, Brian Grazer, Jimmy Iovine
- Written by: Scott Silver
- Distributed by: Universal Pictures
- Release date: November 8, 2002
- Running time: 110 minutes
- Tagline: "Every Moment is Another Chance"
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The Academy Award-winning film 8 Mile is about the trials and tribulations of a young white rapper coming up in Detroit, Michigan. The story is loosely based on the life of star Marshall Mathers (Eminem).
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Setting
The movie was filmed and based in Detroit, and includes real life places such as St. Andrews Hall, The Shelter and Eight Mile road, which separates Detroit from its northern suburbs. -
Storyline
The film follows Jimmy "B-Rabbit" Smith, played by Eminem, as he struggles to try to make something of his life and move out of his mother's trailer park home. Jimmy works in a metal stamping plant in the auto industry, while trying to perfect his rapping skills in his spare time. Jimmy's childhood friend, Future, played by Mekhi Phifer, organizes the rap battles in Detroit and gets Jimmy a spot at an upcoming battle. Jimmy unwillingly enters the competition, but chokes on stage when it is his turn to battle. The film continues as Jimmy tries to make his mark as a Caucasian in predominantly African American business. -
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8 Mile Questions
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What is the class of restoration where you drive the car a certain minimum miles each year 1 AnswerIf you are asking for the special plates, it depends on state law. Usually what it means is that in order to qualify for a classic tag, you can only drive it fo... read more -
Does England use miles or kilometers? 3 AnswersThe United States and Myanmar are the only countries that have not adopted the Metric System. However it turns out the UK does use Miles instead of Kilometers. ... read more -
How Do Airline Miles Work? 2 AnswersTravelers frequently debate how much accumulated points are worth, something which is highly variable based on how they are redeemed. A typical ballpark figure ... read more -
How do fires "jump" across several miles of a city? 1 AnswerHello @leachypeachy, This is typically the result of wind and burning debris (a la sparks) being carried from the burning section of the city (or woods, whereve... read more
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8 Mile Fan Sites, Blogs and Message Boards
- IMDb: 8 Mile Message Boards
- Yahoo! Movies: 8 Mile Message Boards
- World Films Blog Post: 8 Mile
- I am the Octopus Blog Post: Rabbit Hip Hops Through 8 Mile
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