Before I Self Destruct (2009)
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- R
- 1h 19min
- Action, Crime
- 16 Nov 2009 (USA)
- Video
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 supermarket. After his mother is tragically gunned...
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Cast
| 50 Cent | ... |
Clarence
(as Curtis Jackson)
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| Clifton Powell | ... |
Sean
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Elijah Williams | ... |
Shocka
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| Sasha Del Valle | ... |
Princess
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| Gabriel Ellis | ... |
Rafael
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| Michael Wright | ... |
First Victim
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| Anthony 'Treach' Criss | ... |
Cedrick
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| Gabriel Casseus | ... |
Freddie
(as Gabrielle Casseus)
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Kar Fearon | ... |
Miss Jenkins
(as Kar)
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| Los Jones | ... |
Jay
(as Carlos Jones)
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Shorty Red | ... |
Tiny
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Eve Lora | ... |
Mrs. Ortiz
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Tayuana 'T.J.' Jones | ... |
Ronette
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| LoLa Monroe | ... |
Mona
(as Angel)
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O.G. Mack McLean | ... |
Mr. Harris
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True Love | ... |
Roberto
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Elaine F. Liebmann | ... |
Miss Garrett
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Adrienne Williams | ... |
Counselor
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Mark Tracy | ... |
Mr. Manyard
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Walter Lee | ... |
Stu
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Mark Glennester | ... |
Detective Sullivan
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Jaquan K.D. Cobb | ... |
Bobby
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Taquan K.R. Cobb | ... |
Kevin
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Royal David Farmet | ... |
Detective
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Steve Olimpio | ... |
Detective Monroe
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| Arturo Castro | ... |
Fernando
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Pablo Gonzalez | ... |
Ernesto
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Jivata Roberts | ... |
Gloria
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Raymond Henderson | ... |
Cab Driver
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Antonio Lewis | ... |
Gerard
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Piper | ... |
Larry
(as Craig S Pipper II)
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Omar Knight | ... |
Chauncey
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Ira Berkowitz | ... |
Mr. Moore
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| Cathleen Trigg | ... |
Betty
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Kadi Bah | ... |
Tanya
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Joanna Read | ... |
Samantha
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Denosh Bennett | ... |
Female
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Puala Peake | ... |
Old Lady
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Yayi Ramos | ... |
Girl in Park
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John Chizzese | ... |
Jewelry Store Person #1
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Benny Chizzese | ... |
Jewelry Store Person #2
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Joseph Chizzese | ... |
Jewelry Store Person #3
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Amanda Jimison | ... |
Jewelry Store Person #4
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Donte Rey | ... |
Suite Store Person
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Sheldon Carter | ... |
Police Officer
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Michael Difigola | ... |
Suit Store Owner
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Deo 'Dior' Allen | ... |
Victim
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Gasner Hughes | ... |
Victim
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Izzy Gold | ... |
Detective
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Sean Carter | ... |
Victim
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Raul Mercedes | ... |
Streetball Player #1
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Wallace Tsormey | ... |
Streetball Player #2
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Joe Mitchell | ... |
Streetball Player #3
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Brian Moody | ... |
Streetball Announcer #1
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J. Jesses Smith | ... |
Streetball Announcer #2
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| Dior Allen | ... |
Drug Dealer
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| Feli Fame | ... |
Grocery Store Cashier
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Anthony Olivencia | ... |
Fernando (rumored)
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Krenly Olivencia | ... |
Extra (creditOnly)
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| Chris Young | ... |
Detective
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| Lloyd Banks | ... |
Teacher (uncredited)
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Michael Masucci | ... |
Grocery store customer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| 50 Cent | ||
| J. Jesses Smith | ||
Written by
| 50 Cent | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| 50 Cent | ... | producer |
| George Isaacs | ... | line producer |
| Ken Kushner | ... | producer |
| Frank Mosca | ... | associate producer |
| J. Jesses Smith | ... | producer |
Music by
| Victor Bruno | ||
| Stephen Tubin | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert D. Eras | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Stephen Franciosa Jr. | ||
| Jimmy Higgins | ... | co-editor |
| Ned Silhavy | ... | chief editor |
Editorial Department
| Kevin Krout | ... | colorist |
Casting By
| Winsome Sinclair | ||
| Mike Styles | ... | (casting agent) |
| Kevin Weekes | ||
Production Design by
| Tamar Gadish | ||
Art Direction by
| Remi Pann Irene | ... | (as Irene Pann) |
Costume Design by
| Mia Maddox | ||
Makeup Department
| Rondha Barratt | ... | key hair stylist |
| Mr. Dead | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Lionel Jones | ... | groomer |
| Deneal Kelly | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jasmine R. Castillo | ... | unit production manager |
| Vilan Trub | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Matt Ashe | ... | second assistant director: second unit |
| Stephen Franciosa Jr. | ... | second unit director |
| Sterling Hudson | ... | second second assistant director |
| Brien Justiniano | ... | first assistant director |
| Lee Marvin Walker | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Nadirah Bell | ... | art department production assistant |
| Brandon Cohen | ... | set dresser |
| Dror Emado | ... | carpenter |
| Ify Enemuo | ... | art department production assistant |
| Tanya Pann | ... | painter |
| Patrick Russo | ... | property master |
| Mike Seid | ... | storyboard artist |
| Sarah Vidal | ... | art department production assistant |
Sound Department
| Victor Bruno | ... | adr engineer / sound designer |
| Tom Gambale | ... | sound designer: sound effects editor |
| Steve Krashin | ... | sound mixing recordist |
| Evan Manners | ... | additional sound mixer |
| Gary Nason | ... | boom operator |
Special Effects by
| Drew Jiritano | ... | special effects coordinator / special effects |
| Matthew Tully | ... | special effects: On Screen Effects |
Visual Effects by
| John Morena | ... | visual effects |
| Matthew Tully | ... | visual effects producer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Simon Bodner | ... | assistant camera |
| John Cruz | ... | grip |
| Ify Enemuo | ... | behind scenes camera operator |
| Stephen Franciosa Jr. | ... | camera: second unit |
| Christopher Frierson | ... | assistant camera operator (as Chris Frierson) |
| Marcos Herrera | ... | assistant camera / third assistant camera: first unit |
| Eric Johansen | ... | grip |
| Jay Kim | ... | steadicam operator |
| Jack Krawczynski | ... | grip |
| Steve Marinconz | ... | electrician |
| Daniel Marques | ... | key grip |
| Freddy Maya | ... | grip |
| Chinedu Mbadiwe | ... | dolly grip |
| Rodrigo Millan Garce | ... | second assistant camera: second unit (as Rodrigo Millan) |
| Denny Mui | ... | second assistant camera |
| Kwadwo Nyamekye | ... | lighting/grip crew |
| Tom Pena | ... | grip |
| August Popkin | ... | second electric |
| Clair Popkin | ... | first assistant camera / first assistant camera: first unit |
| Maksymilian Rejmer | ... | gaffer |
| Matt Roeger | ... | digital imaging technician: red camera |
| J Schaefer | ... | best boy / gaffer |
| Patrick Silverthorn | ... | behind scenes camera operator |
| James Smyth | ... | third assistant camera: second unit |
| Greta Zozula | ... | additional first assistant camera |
Casting Department
| Vaughn Murphy | ... | extras casting |
| Winsome Sinclair | ... | casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Tansu Akman-Duffy | ... | wardrobe intern |
| Jasmene Bowdry | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Natasha Garnett | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Peter Puleo | ... | location manager |
| Aliyyah Wynn | ... | location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Chinedu Mbadiwe | ... | script supervisor |
| Oliver Jay Turner | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Bruce Miller | ... | transportation captain |
| Dashon Miller | ... | driver: cast |
| Robert Walker | ... | rv driver |
Additional Crew
| Julian Bland | ... | production assistant |
| Jonathan Bolarinwa | ... | production coordinator |
| Paul Bonfant | ... | production assistant |
| Luz Bonilla | ... | production coordinator (as Luz Collado) |
| Robert Bobby Caraballo | ... | key production assistant |
| Sandhya Dahari | ... | production coordinator |
| Sharon Easton | ... | production coordinator |
| Charisma Floyd | ... | caterer |
| Lorena Kennedy | ... | production coordinator |
| Ken Kushner | ... | storyline consultant |
| Vaughn Murphy | ... | production assistant |
| Douglas Pinkney | ... | production assistant |
| Pablo Power Quevedo | ... | production coordinator |
| J. Jesses Smith | ... | directing consultant |
| Cybille St. Aude | ... | production assistant |
| Darren Williams | ... | production assistant |
| Mathew Wojs | ... | production assistant |
| Jonathan McDevitt | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Stephen Franciosa Jr. | ... | special thanks |
| John Morena | ... | special thanks |
| Frank Mosca | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Vivendi Entertainment
- WPIX (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Clear View Casting (extras casting)
- Harrington Talents (post-production sound services)
- Render Express (post-production facilities)
- Round House Pictures (post-production)
Storyline
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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 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. Written by Anonymous |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The directorial debut from Curtis Jackson (50 Cent), and was delivered with his fourth album 'Before I Self Destruct'. See more » |
| Soundtracks | Come With Me See more » |