Baller Blockin'
Synopsis
A flashback to the early life of the narrator/ protagonist 'Tanuk' (Juvenile) shows life in the Magnolia projects in New Orleans. He bears witness to his father's demise at the hands of local gangster Garr over a debt of $2000. Fast forward to the year 2000. Beatrice (Birdman aka Baby or #1 stunna) along with Tanuk, Chopper (B.G) and Teke (Turk) meet with representatives of a drug cartel and purchase a large batch of cocaine. We then see scenes of everyday business in Magnolia with Iceberg Shorty (Lil Wayne) selling some drugs.
Top Cast
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Birdman
Biatrice
Terius 'Juvenile' Grey
Tanuk
Christopher 'BG' Dorsey
Chopper
Lil Wayne
Iceberg Shorty
Turk
Teke
Ronald Slim Williams
GD
Jerry Katz
Curlyhead
Anthony Johnson
Fast Eddie
Jeanette Branch
Nettie
T.K. Kirkland
Lieutenant Gaspard
Mykel Shannon Jenkins
Garr
Suleman Sol Virani
Diego
Johnny Howard
Slugger
Terence Rosemore
T Rose
Todd R. Slack
Detective
Shawanna Washington
Dancer at house party
Yvette Foy
Mother
Carl Bryant
Young Tanuk
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Esteb, Birdman
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Esteb, Ronald Slim Williams, Birdman
- Original Score
- Mannie Fresh
- Original Title
- Baller Blockin'
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Esteb, Birdman
Steven Esteb, Ronald Slim Williams, Birdman
Mannie Fresh
Jeff Levy, Randy Walsh
John McDougall
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Esteb
Director
Steven Esteb
Writer
John McDougall
Editor
Jeff Levy
Director of Photography
Ronald Slim Williams
Writer
Birdman
Writer
Birdman
Director
Randy Walsh
Director of Photography
Mannie Fresh
Original Music Composer
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What is Baller Blockin' about?
A flashback to the early life of the narrator/ protagonist 'Tanuk' (Juvenile) shows life in the Magnolia projects in New Orleans. He bears witness to his father's demise at the hands of local gangster Garr over a debt of $2000. Fast forward to the year 2000. Beatrice (Birdman aka Baby or #1 stunna) along with Tanuk, Chopper (B.G) and Teke (Turk) meet with representatives of a drug cartel and purchase a large batch of cocaine. We then see scenes of everyday business in Magnolia with Iceberg Shorty (Lil Wayne) selling some drugs.
Who directed Baller Blockin'?
Baller Blockin' was directed by Steven Esteb, Birdman.
Who stars in Baller Blockin'?
The principal cast of Baller Blockin' includes Birdman, Terius 'Juvenile' Grey, Christopher 'BG' Dorsey, Lil Wayne, Turk.
When was Baller Blockin' released and how long is it?
Baller Blockin' was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Baller Blockin'?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Baller Blockin' was composed by Mannie Fresh.