Livin' tha Life

Livin' tha Life
Directed byJoseph Brown
Written byJoseph Brown
Screenplay byJoseph Brown
Story byJoseph Brown
Based onLivin' tha Life
by Joseph Brown
Produced byJoseph Brown
StarringJarell Jackson
Edward D. Smith
Shawn Harris
Rodney Perry
CinematographyJoseph Brown
Edited byMichael Roquemore
Music byHarvey Estrada
Production
company
Central Avenue Filmworks
Distributed byArtisan Entertainment
Release date
  • 22 March 2003 (2003-03-22) (United States)
Running time
84 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$ 400

Livin' tha Life is a 2003 film produced in Compton, CA by Central Avenue Filmworks. The Film was directed by Joe Brown and distributed by Artisan Entertainment.

Synopsis

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The basis of the film is a day in the life of two friends, Jamal and Peanut in through their daily routine in Compton. When the two accidentally apprehend a thief found breaking into Jamal's house, the thief then drops dead in front of them. The two place him in the trunk and try and continue on with their day.

Cast

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  • Shawn Harris - Killer D
  • Archie Howard - Big Man
  • Hurricane - Barber
  • Jarell Jackson - Jamal
  • Pepper Jackson - The Kid
  • Rodney Perry - Uncle Fred
  • Kaluha Richardson - Girlfriend
  • Edward D. Smith - Peanut
  • Stixx - Burglar
  • Zai Wilburn - Lil Mad Dog [1]

Other Info

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  • The Game used an audio excerpt from this film in his song "The Documentary", featured on The Documentary.
  • The film had a US$400 shooting budget.
  • This film received negative comparisons to "Friday (1995 film)".
  • The clip where the Kid demands a Japanese lady at a liquor store for a refund has since become a viral YouTube video.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Livin' tha Life". IMDb.
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