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Before I Self Destruct

  • Video
  • 20092009
  • RR
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
1.7K
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Before I Self Destruct (2009)
  • Action
  • Crime
  • Drama
A coming of age story about an inner-city youth raised by a hardworking single mother. When his dream of becoming a basketball player fails to materialize, he finds himself employed in a sup... Read allA coming of age story about an inner-city youth raised by a hardworking single mother. When his dream of becoming a basketball player fails to materialize, he finds himself employed in a supermarket. After his mother is tragically gunned down, Clarence (played by Jackson) is cons... Read allA coming of age story about an inner-city youth raised by a hardworking single mother. When his dream of becoming a basketball player fails to materialize, he finds himself employed in a supermarket. After his mother is tragically gunned down, Clarence (played by Jackson) is consumed by revenge and takes up a life of crime in order to support his younger brother.
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
1.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • 50 Cent
  • Writer
    • 50 Cent(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • 50 Cent
    • Clifton Powell
    • Elijah Williams
Top credits
  • Director
    • 50 Cent
  • Writer
    • 50 Cent(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • 50 Cent
    • Clifton Powell
    • Elijah Williams
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    • 20User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Before I Self Destruct (2009)
    50 Cent, Los Jones, and Gabriel Ellis in Before I Self Destruct (2009)
    Gabriel Ellis in Before I Self Destruct (2009)
    Gabriel Ellis, Los Jones, 50cent
    Still of Gabriel Ellis as Rafael in "Before I Self Destruct".
    Gabriel Ellis, 50Cent and Los Jones
    50 Cent and Gabriel Ellis in Before I Self Destruct (2009)

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    50 Cent
    50 Cent
    • Clarenceas Clarence
    Clifton Powell
    Clifton Powell
    • Seanas Sean
    Elijah Williams
    • Shockaas Shocka
    Sasha Del Valle
    Sasha Del Valle
    • Princessas Princess
    Gabriel Ellis
    Gabriel Ellis
    • Rafaelas Rafael
    Michael Wright
    Michael Wright
    • First Victimas First Victim
    Anthony 'Treach' Criss
    Anthony 'Treach' Criss
    • Cedrickas Cedrick
    Gabriel Casseus
    Gabriel Casseus
    • Freddieas Freddie
    • (as Gabrielle Casseus)
    Kar Fearon
    • Miss Jenkinsas Miss Jenkins
    • (as Kar)
    Los Jones
    Los Jones
    • Jayas Jay
    • (as Carlos Jones)
    Shorty Red
    • Tinyas Tiny
    Eve Lora
    Eve Lora
    • Mrs. Ortizas Mrs. Ortiz
    Tayuana 'T.J.' Jones
    • Ronetteas Ronette
    LoLa Monroe
    LoLa Monroe
    • Monaas Mona
    • (as Angel)
    O.G. Mack McLean
    • Mr. Harrisas Mr. Harris
    True Love
    • Robertoas Roberto
    Elaine F. Liebmann
    • Miss Garrettas Miss Garrett
    Adrienne Williams
    • Counseloras Counselor
    • Director
      • 50 Cent
    • Writer
      • 50 Cent(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The directorial debut from Curtis Jackson (50 Cent), and was delivered with his fourth album 'Before I Self Destruct'.
    • Soundtracks
      Come With Me
      Performed by Mass Hysteria

      Produced by Ky Miller for Mudd Monkey Inc.

    User reviews20

    Review
    Top review
    2/10
    Hard to find any value
    I usually like to state the positive prior to the negative. This flic had so little production value that I am at a loss for props. Music tracks deserve ups. The fact that he did not make it "autobiographical" deserves ups. I have seen many community college media department films that scored better production points. Script, Acting, Cinematography, Lighting, Music fades and placement... all at "student" level. Not just bashing Mr. Jackson. I have deep appreciation and respect for his part in his audio artistic efforts. The overall concept of the story was not that bad either but I must say that for such a successful/talented audio artist, this film was a disgrace.
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    10
    • sconard2
    • Sep 24, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 16, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Прежде чем я самоуничтожусь
    • Filming locations
      • Paterson, New Jersey, USA
    • Production companies
      • Kreative Film Empire
      • Cheetah Vision
      • G Unit
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 19 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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