8 Mile (film) 8 Mile (film) 8 Mile is a 2002 American drama film written by Scott Silver, directed by Curtis Hanson, and starring Eminem, Mekhi Phifer, Brittany Murphy, Michael Shannon, and Kim Basinger. The film is based loosely on Eminem's actual upbringing, and follows white rapper B-Rabbit (Eminem) and his attempt to launch a career in a genre dominated by African-Americans. The title is derived from 8 Mile Road, the highway between the predominantly black city of Detroit and Wayne County and the predominantly White Oakland County and Macomb County suburbs. It was filmed mostly on location. "8 Mile" was a critical
Chance (2002 film) Chance (2002 film) Chance is a 2002 film, the directing debut of actress Amber Benson (best known from her role as Tara Maclay on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"). Benson directed, wrote, produced and starred in this film. Many of Benson's co-stars from "Buffy", including co-star James Marsters (Spike), appeared in the film. It was estimated to cost $25,000. As documented on "Chance"'s official site, the cost of making the film ended up being more than triple the estimate. Though Benson originally thought that she would foot the bill herself, she decided to ask fans for support. Signed photos of Benson