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 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 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 Other Info 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. References External links The New York Times Movies https://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1808466737/info 2003 films Films set in California Hood films Hood comedy films 2000s English-language films 2000s American films