After losing his mother to murder as a boy, Marcus (Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson) has little support in his life. He starts working for drug dealer Levar and his assistant. Although Marcus makes good money selling, his dream is to become a rapper. When he reunites with an old love and is later shot numerous times during a robbery, Marcus decides it’s time to change his life. However, his old associates won’t let him go so easily. With Joy Bryant, Terence Howard, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Bill Duke.

“This is an unapologetically glossy pop product, powered by a strong, old-fashioned sense of B-movie melodrama.” (Salon.com)

“A film with a rich and convincing texture, a drama with power and anger.” (Roger Ebert)

Friday, January 2
Doors 11:00 pm | Movie 11:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets HERE

It’s #FridayLateNight date night and tickets are 2-for-1! Bring your best pal, your ride-or-die or former gang boss and save 50% off tickets!

GET RICH OR DIE TRYIN’ (Jim Sheridan, 2005 / 117 mins / 18A) A tale of an inner city drug dealer who turns away from a life of crime to pursue his passion of rap music.

*Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
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