Icon. Philosopher. Martyr. He wanted to change the world, though he believed the world might never change. His empathy for the downtrodden was tempered only by his abject cynicism. He was an icon, a scapegoat, a martyr, and a complex human being. Tupac Amaru Shakur - an idol to his admirers, an allegory to his detractors - remains a controversial and misunderstood figure long after the shooting that ended his life in September of 1996. In Tupac VS., director Ken Peters has assembled a compelling portrait of Tupac, featuring excerpts from an in-depth, never-before-seen 1995 interview conducted shortly before his release from prison and his entry onto the Death Row Records roster; rare footage and still photos from Tupac's life and career; on-screen commentary from biographer Michael Eric Dyson ("Holler If You Hear Me: Searching For Tupac Shakur"), artist Rah Pacasso, former manager Leila Steinberg, and instructor Arvand Elihu ("The Poetry and History of Tupac Shakur"). Tupac VS. lays bare the conflicts and co

In the $3 billion dollar industry of hip-hop music, no one has touched as many lives with a microphone as Tupac Shakur. In this never-before-seen footage, see Tupac at seventeen, ayoung man at the edge of his destiny.

In the $3 billion dollar industry of hip-hop music, no one has touched as many lives with a microphone as Tupac Shakur. In this never-before-seen footage, see Tupac at seventeen, ayoung man at the edge of his destiny.

In the $3 billion dollar industry of hip-hop music, no one has touched as many lives with a microphone as Tupac Shakur. In this never-before-seen footage, see Tupac at seventeen, ayoung man at the edge of his destiny.

Tupac Shakur was a hard edged gangster rapper, and a poet who wrote with sensitivity and concern about life in the African-American community. Tupac was a violent thug, and a gifted actor who could lose himself in any number of roles. Tupac was a convicted felon, and an activist who without thought of recognition used his time and money to help those less fortunate than himself. Tupac was a self-proclaimed hustler who loved women and weed, and the son of a Black Panther who always gave props to his mother's desire to bring out political and social change in America. Tupac Shakur, in short, was a very complex man, and this documentary about his life and work attempts to explore both the infamous Thug Life hip-hop star and the artist and thinker known best to his close friends. Tupac VS. includes interviews with Shakur's biographer Michael Eric Dyson, educator Arvand Elihu (who published a book on Shakur's poetry), business associate Leila Steinberg, and artist and confidante Rah Picasso, as well an interview w

Tupac Shakur examines his mother Afeni's background.

Many unauthorized video titles have been released about the life of rap superstar Tupac Shakur. Tupac: Resurrection is the only one to be both executive produced by his mother, former Black Panther Afeni Shakur, and benefit from access to the MTV archives. The documentary is the feature-length debut for director Lauren Lazin, who has created several highly rated programs for both MTV and PBS. Using voice-overs, interviews, and other vocal tracks recorded by the late artist himself, the film explores his life, music, and death from fatal gunshot wounds in 1996. Includes rare footage, home movies, private photographs, and excerpts from his personal poetry, journals, and letters. During the making of the film, MTV reached out to his fan base by requesting submissions of Tupac memorabilia to be used in the film. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide.

Tupac Shakur describes the love he feels for Jasmine Guy and Jada Pinkett Smith.

Tupac Shakur comes back to life in this documentary, the first project to be authorized by his family. The film features several never-released songs, home movies, photographs and poetry written by the slain rapper. First-time director Lauren Lazin premiered her film at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. -