8 Mile
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. The film, which contains autobiographical elements from Eminem's life, follows Detroit rapper Jimmy Smith Jr. aka B-Rabbit (Eminem) and his attempt to launch a career in hip hop, a music genre dominated by African Americans. The title is derived from 8 Mile Road, the road between the predominantly black city of Detroit and the largely white suburban communities to the north that Eminem originally lived in. 8 Mile was a critical and commercial success. It opened at No. 1 in the US with $51.3 million grossed in its opening weekend and an eventual total of $242.9 million worldwide. The film's accompanying soundtrack (released by Universal's then subsidiary Universal Music, through Interscope and Shady/Aftermath) was also a commercial success, being certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The film garnered numerous award nominations and wins, including an Academy Award for Best Original Song win for "Lose Yourself" for Eminem, Jeff Bass and Luis Resto at the 75th Academy Awards. 8 Mile was named one of the best films of 2002 by several publications.
Yo, don't tell nobody I'm livin' back here, man. All right, dawg. What happened to you last night? I heard you got caught out. People sayin' some fucked up shit. Yeah? Yeah. Man, why you still goin' to The Shelter, dawg? Ain't nobody down there but a bunch of clowns who ain't got deals and never gonna get deals. You need to stay at home. You know Wink's got ya. Whatever, man. Look, I'm telling you, man, I'm on my way. And I'm takin' you with me. You're the franchise, baby. The franchise? Yeah. I'm takin' a fuckin' bus to work, man. Look. I was just on the horn with my man Roy Darucher. That promo guy? Yeah. Now Roy's all hooked up at 98.
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So what's he need you for? What's he need me for? Talent, dawg. And you know that's my specialty. I'm the one that tipped him on Big O and got that fat man out of flippin' burgers. Roy liked what he heard, split some cash out for that nigga's demo... and... boom... just like that, Big O got himself a deal, and it's all because of me. Roy paid for Big O's demo? Every penny. If they thought Big O was hot, wait till they get a taste of B-Rabbit.
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What up, Manny? I know. You was late today, Smith. It wasn't my fault. My car wouldn't start. It ain't never your fault. I don't want to hear it. I guess this probably isn't the best timing, but I really need some extra shifts, Manny. Are you shittin' me? You just started working here... Hey, Dutton.
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I got to save up some money and get the hell out of here. This shit is ridiculous. [Continues... Guitar] Well, Jimmy moved in with his mother 'Cause he ain't got no place to go And now I'm right back in the gutter With a garbage bag that's full of clothes Bust it, bust it. 'Cause you live at home in a trailer What the hell you gonna do Yee-haw.! 'Cause I live at home in a trailer - Mom, I'm comin' home to you - Break it down. Well, my name is Jimmy His name's Greg Buehl - Me, him and you We went to the same school - School This ain't cool I'm in a rage He's tappin' my mom We're almost the same age On the microphone I drop bombs Look at this car Thanks a lot, Mom Here, happy birthday, Rabbit Here's a brand-new car You can have it A 1928 Delta The shit won't even get me to The Shelter And I can't even say I'm from Motown 'Cause I'm back in the 8-1-0 now 'Cause I live at home in a trailer Mom, I'm comin' home to you Jimmy, you know there's another battle next week, right? - And I don't want to hear shit about it. I'm signin' you up. - Man, don't. - Come on. You got to battle. - Future, I'm not you, dawg. - Look at me. - Listen, once they hear you, it won't matter what color you are. Look, you win some of these battles, Three-One-Third will have all the street credit we need, with you and me as the anchors. Yo, did you hear that, uh, Wink has been talkin' to that promo guy? [Chuckles] Yeah. I heard that bullshit. - Look, Wink is scandalous, dawg. - Could be a shot. You know I'm tryin' to get straight with the Lord, my man up there. So I don't really like bringin' too much negative toward my positive world. But Wink is just talkin' shit. There'll be no action, just talk...
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