Review – Tupac Resurrection

MTV takes a documentary they appeared to be making about Tupac Shakur while he was still alive and turns it into an extended tribute. The picture that emerges is of two almost completely different people. On the one hand, the subject is portrayed as a talented, intelligent, clean-cut young man with a bright future in music and movies, not to mention a genuine concern about problems of race and poverty. On the other hand, considerable time is devoted to his homeless period, time in prison and “thug” lifestyle. It’s almost as though he’s being simultaneously marketed to parents and kids. Hmmm. If you’re a fan, you’ll probably enjoy this documentary. It’s slickly produced and provides a decent overview of its subject’s life. However, don’t expect much by way of genuine insight into the man or his music. Even after his death, it’s still about pitching him to an audience (or audiences, as the case may be). Mildly amusing