Tupac: Resurrection

By compiling snippets of interviews he gave during his life, deceased rapper and activist Tupac Shakur becomes the narrator of his own posthumous biography. Chronicling his life from birth to death, the film is a compelling testament to what made Shakur such a charismatic and confusing celebrity. The film is a mostly positive portrayal of the man, but it doesn’t shy away from his troubles (the east-coast-west-coast rap war that may have cost him his life, the sex abuse conviction). Archival footage shows what a talent Shakur was, an intense speaker and artist unafraid to share his opinion, even when that opinion freaked out large portions of the world. It also explores Shakur’s promise as an actor, complete with a touching moment where deceased critic Gene Siskel praises him and wishes to see him again. The film doesn’t really take sides or point fingers as to who killed Tupac, choosing to focus on the story of his life rather than offering conclusions about his death. Don’t be surprised if a film dealing exclusively with his shooting death should come to fruition someday. Wait a minute, Sylvester Stallone is making one! I’m not kidding!