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8 Mile is a 2002 American drama film starring Eminem in his film debut as white rapper Jimmy Smith Jr. The movie follows Jimmy's journey to establish himself in the hip hop music scene, drawing from Eminem's own life experiences. The title is a reference to 8 Mile Road, symbolizing the divide between Detroit's black urban area and the white suburbs, where Eminem grew up.