8 Mile (film) not present at the ceremony, but musician Luis Resto accepted the award. The film has been nominated for 32 awards, winning 11. The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists: 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,
Eminem Banner, G-Eazy, Boosie Badazz, Wiz Khalifa, Drake, 50 Cent, Talib Kweli, Kool G. Rap, Redman, Kurupt, Dr. Dre, Nas, N.O.R.E., Royce Da 5'9", Rakim, Joyner Lucas, Busta Rhymes, Nick Cannon, Machine Gun Kelly, Yelawolf, and Jay-Z have each called Eminem one of the greatest rappers of all time. He shared the 2002 Academy Award for Best Original Song for his song "Lose Yourself", co-written with Jeff Bass and Luis Resto. His Academy Award win made him the first rapper to receive this award. Eminem has received fifteen Grammy Awards, has been praised for his "verbal energy" and lyrical quality and