Producer-director Lauren Lazin conceived of this inventive documentary as a way to celebrate the life of one of hip-hop's most iconic figures, Tupac Shakur. Rather than rely on friends, family members, and associates to tell the slain rapper's life story, Lazin instead lets Shakur himself do the talking, as if he's speaking from the grave.

The result is an original and insightful autobiography that paints a vibrant picture of a passionate individual who continues to have a profound impact on people all over the world. Raised by his mother, a high-profile Black Panther, Tupac Shakur was a deeply sensitive child who found comfort in the arts. As he grew older he became a successful rapper and actor, giving voice to a generation of disenfranchised youths. Run-ins with the law, stints in jail, and feuds with east coast rappers Puff Daddy and Biggie Smalls all precede the night when he got shot five times in New York City, and his eventual murder in Las Vegas at the premature age of 25. Shakur always remained passionate and supremely distinct, living his life to the fullest and speaking his mind with unflinching clarity and honesty. This powerful tribute captures him in all his contradictory glory, and is a must-see for anyone interested in popular culture and American history and culture!!

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• Genre: Musical & Performing Arts, Education/General Interest, Pop Music, Biography, Rap Music, Murder, Documentary, Rap/Hip Hop
• Rated: 14A (Canadian Home Video Rating)
• Rating Reason: For Strong Language and Images of Drugs, Violence, and Sex.
• Starring: Lauren Lazin
• Directed By: Brian Robbins
• Release Information:
• Studio: Paramount Home Video
• Theatrical Release Date: November 14, 2003
• DVD Release Date: June 15, 2004
• Run Time: 112 minutes
• Production Company: Paramount Home Video
• Package Type: Keep Case
• DVD Features:
• Encoding: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only). This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries.
• Aspect Ratio(s):
• Full Screen (Standard) - 1.33:1
• Available Audio Tracks:
• English (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)
• English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
• Available Subtitles: English
• Closed Captioned: Yes
• Bonus Features:
• Over Three (3) Hours of Special Features Including:
• Audio Commentary by Tupac's Mom, Afeni Shakur, Director Lauren Lazin and Surprise Guests
• Four (4) Deleted Scenes
• Exclusive Interviews
• Malcolm X Dinner Speech
• Deposition
• About the Resurrection Soundtrack
• Music Videos
• Remembering Tupac
• Mutulu Shakur Interview
• Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts
• Trailers
• Bootleg This!
• Interactive Features:
• Scene Access
• Interactive Menus

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• Trailer: QuickTime Media, (http://www.apple.com/)
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