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Oct 29, 2022 · Eminem played a Detroit rapper in the 2002 film "8 Mile" and used his real life to expose the character of his co-star Anthony Mackie, who played a rival rapper. He revealed that Mackie had a girlfriend, a trailer, and a private school. Mackie said he was OK with it and that it made his character more believable.
Mar 16, 2024 · 8 Mile (2002) culminates in an epic rap battle, where B-Rabbit finally gets the best of Papa Doc and the 'Leaders of the Free World' — and his final rhymes are brilliantly inspired by Anthony Mackie's real life. A semi-autobiographical portrayal of Eminem's early rap career, 8 Mile was a critical and commercial success.
- Curtis Hanson
- Mekhi Phifer
Jan 20, 2021 · The actor says Eminem used some real-life info about him to mock him as Papa Doc in the final rap battle scene. He also shares a story about Brittany Murphy and Eminem's middle finger technique.
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.
- $41 million
- November 8, 2002
- Eminem
Anthony Mackie is an American actor who played Papa Doc in Eminem's debut film 8 Mile in 2002. He also starred in The Hurt Locker, Captain America, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and other projects.
Anthony Dwane Mackie is an actor who played Papa Doc in 8 Mile. He has appeared in a number of films, television shows, He appeared in Eminem 's film debut, 8 Mile, in 2002, and received his second nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 2009 Independent Spirit Awards for his role in The Hurt Locker.
