I'm Bout It

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I'm Bout It
I'm Bout It.jpg
Theatrical Poster
Directed byMoon Jones
Master P
Written byMaster P
Moon Jones
Produced byMaster P (exec.)
StarringMaster P
Moon Jones
Silkk the Shocker
Anthony Boswell
C-Murder
Kane& Abel
Mack 10
Mr. Serv-On
Mia X
CinematographyFrancisco Gonzalez
Distributed by No Limit Films
Release date
  • June 6, 1997 (1997-06-06)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

I'm Bout It is a 1997 American drama comedy film by rapper Master P. The film stars Master P, Moon Jones, Anthony Boswell, Silkk the Shocker, Mack 10, C-Murder, Mia X and Mr. Serv-On.

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Plot

The movie chronicles New Orleans through the eyes of Master P growing up in the notorious Calliope Projects. His brother Kevin Miller played by Anthony Boswell. Master P wrote, directed and acted in the film. It was an independent release.

Release

The film was released directly to video. [1]

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References

  1. Smith, Camilo Hannibal. "Master P's I'm Bout It, 20 Years Later". Houston Press. Retrieved 1 August 2020.