Tupac Resurrection 1:37:35 1:42:46 The documentary ‘Tupac: Resurrection’, directed by Lauren Lazin, tells the story of the activist and artist, Tupac Shakur. Tupac Shakur is an influential rap artist. He came from a childhood of poverty and rose to become one of the bestsellers. He tragically died at 25 from suspicious circumstances. “The only thing that can kill me is death, and even then my music will live forever.” The purpose of this documentary is to provide a variety of views of Shakur’s life, showcasing not only his accomplishments but also the challenges and controversies he faced. Rather than portraying him as a hero or attempting to diminish his image, the documentary aims to present a detailed and truthful portrayal of Shakur’s …show more content…
Zooming is used to adjust the audience's focus to or from the subject or surroundings. During my chosen scene, there are many zoom in/out shots. When combined with the voice over, the zoom in/out technique pulls everything together. When Tupac talks about himself, the audience is shown a mid shot of Tupac, then we are pulled towards his face to capture more detail and emotion. Zooming in to bring our focus towards Tupac, with no other background characters or objects, so we are pulled deeper into Tupac as a person as well as his message. If he was talking about other people's opinions, we would be dragged towards the words pulled from magazines and newspapers. This pulls us towards what Lauren Lazin wants us to focus on the most. Tupac’s message was to be a voice to speak out for racism, violence and poverty in low-income neighborhoods because he can speak about it from first hand experience. He wanted to use his fame and music to have a positive impact on people, to help them overcome the hardships that they have experienced. Tupac never forgot where he came from (quoted from ‘A Transcendent Life and Legacy: The Biography of Tupac Amaru Shakur’ by …show more content…
With a blend of different camera angles, a well thought out soundtrack, Lazin’s use of Tupac’s voice for narration. Tupac’s story is brought to life with genuine emotion. The audience is able to relate to Tupac’s story on a personal level by learning about his inner thoughts and difficulties through his own words. The montage and camera techniques give Tupac’s story more depth by allowing the audience to be captivated by important moments or parts of the photos. The chosen soundtrack heightens the emotional effect of significant scenes and further cements Tupac’s legacy. Overall, “Tupac: Resurrection” is an engaging and fascinating documentary. The techniques allow viewers to learn more about Tupac’s life on a profound level. I personally found this documentary challenging to analyse due to the minimal visuals used. However, I found that the audio made up for it and it became the more powerful of the sensors. With the audio being the main focus, the audience each have their own perspective of the message Tupac was trying to share through his artistry within his lyrics and activism throughout his life. Tupac’s songs and lyrics are about breaking the cycle of violence and retaliation. In his perspective, the perspective Lazin was trying to give the audience is that the world needs more love and acceptance. “My death, it's a tragedy like Shakespeare, I guess. But I have no bad feelings. I have love for everybody.” I
In the short story “Tupac and My Non-Thug Life” by Jenee Desmond-Harris she talks about the death of Tupac Shakur and the impact it had on her and her friend Thea. I think its interesting that although Harris and Tupac are polar opposites she uses the connection of their race and applys it to this “coming of age” journey. Harris expresses that Tupacs music made her feel apart of something and that she valued the racial equality being voiced through his music. I can relate to this on multiple levels. For example when I’m feeling down and listen to sad music that i can relate to. Listening to music and lyrics that you can relate to brings you a sense of belonging like you arent the only one that has ever felt this way.
Biggie and Tupac (2002) directed by British film maker, Nick Broomfield, digs deeper into the unsolved murder cases of rap artists, Tupac Amaru Shakur and Christopher "Biggie Smalls" Wallace. Broomfield, who is known for his controversial and exposing documentaries, goes out of his way to try and solve the case with the help of eyewitnesses, family and friends of the late artists. With revealing interviews and eventually identifying a few of the people responsible for Tupac and Biggie Smalls' murders, Broomfield strives to solve both the cases in this film. The following film review will address the main motives behind Biggie and Tupac and what makes it so real and intriguing.
Tupac Shakur was an actor and a rapper. He was born in Harlem, New York on June 16, 1971, as Lesane Parish Crooks. Both his mother and father were members of the Black Panthers, which later in his career influenced his political views in his songs .At the age of 13, he began his acting career in the production, “Raisin in the Sun” at the Apollo Theater. Tupac’s mother was single mother of two and struggled with money, forcing them to move around a lot and often stay in shelters.Tupac went to Baltimore School of Arts before dropping out and moving to Marin County in California at the age of 17.
Tupac Shakur was one of the most influential music artist of the 20th Century. “Murda, Murda, Murda, and Kill, Kill, Kill…” these are they lyrics to one of the songs written by Tupac Shakur. Amidst all the controversy surrounding his personal life, this artist has managed to overcome all obstacles and spread his hope/hate message to a surprisingly receptive audience. Tupac’s music is borrowed from the styles of early rap and hip-hop yet its appeal rested in Tupac himself. His persona of “Thug Poet” opened up a portal into the new genre of “Gangsta Rap.” This new style of music revolutionized the music industry and allowed several new artists to break through in Tupac’s creation, Gangsta Rap, such as; G-unit, Eminem, and many others.
Tupac Shakur is one of the most influential artists of all time, regardless of genre. Tupac only lived for 25 years, as he was killed in a drive-by shooting outside a Las Vegas casino, which was allegedly the result of a feud between two rap groups. Tupac’s music has always cast a long shadow across the hip hop music industry, because his lyrics discuss deep and meaningful issues that his community was dealing with during his lifetime. The songs that I have selected to break down, in the ways they relate to and portray women during this time, are “Brenda’s got a baby,” “Dear Mama,” and “keep ya head up.” The lyrics, and stories that are discussed in these songs are extremely relatable and are examples of why Tupac was able to rise to prominence, and why his music continues to still be marketable and popular today.
Tupac Amaru Shakur , also known by his stage names 2pac and Makaveli, dramatically impacted the world through his contributions of art works to the music and film industry. This diversity makes him even more unique. Tupac: Resurrection, a biography in film, music, and novel is a art in the simplest form, but the way it has affected society makes it so much more. He gives us a look into his everyday life, and how hard it was growing up without a dad, a busy mom, and being arrested in the book. Tupac gives us more than just input on his views of racism , brutality, and gang violence: He shows us a way to approach it, overcome it, and rise above every standard that is set for a black men and women. He shines a light on the ways to shine, prosper,
The rapper known as Tupac Shakur,was born in 1971 in Bronx, NY. Tupac's struggles began early. When Tupac was young, his mother was a member of the organization known as "The Black Panthers." Tupac survived a hard childhood with a drug addicted mother and the rough streets of Baltimore, where they both moved. Soon after their move, Tupac would attend the Baltimore High School for the Performing Arts. This school is what started Tupac in his love of poetry as well as music. Tupac also began writing his rap lyrics here. Rap and music inspired Tupac but may have also been his downfall. This is how he ultimately became the Tupac Shakur that was, is and possibly may always be the most controversial celebrity there ever was.
In the same fashion that Elvis defined Rock ‘n’ Roll; Tupac Shakur defined the hip-hop music scene, as we know it today. What made Tupac (also known as 2Pac, or Makaveli) so special were his enormous talent, his on screen friendly looks, and the sense that he was “real” and talked the talk, while walking the walk. Tupac was born on June 16, 1971, Tupac Amaru Shakur. He was named after Tupac Amaru, the Inca Indian that was sentenced to death by the Spaniards. He was originally from Brooklyn, New York. Tupac spent a lot of time moving around as he was growing up. He was the son of a Black Panther activist Afeni Shakur and Billy Garland. Tupac moved from Harlem, to Baltimore, to Oakland. The constant moving caused Tupac to fit into his new communities by joining gangs, and his lengthy rap sheet was created even before his profalic entry into music and film. He was arrested eight times before even turning twenty (MTV.com).
Who really killed Tupac Shakur is one of the most intriguing questions of our generation. The conspiracy theories are endless as well as outlandishly speculative. Many factors contribute to answering this seemingly unanswerable question. Rivalries, money, and fame all play key factors in determining what happened to one of the most famous rappers of all time. Rivalry and tension among his many enemies were the driving causes of Shakur’s death. Even those whom he once called friends may have turned on him as a result of jealousy or revenge. Of all the theories regarding Tupac Shakur’s unsolved murder, the theory most likely to be true is that he was killed by the Crips.
“ Poverty, murder, violence and never a day 2 rest.” Those were the words of Tupac Shakur, a legendary rapper. Tupac Amaru Shakur (born June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac, Makaveli, or simply Pac, was an American artist renowned for his rapping and hip hop music, as well as his movie roles, poetry, and his social activism. He is recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records as the highest-selling rap artist, with over 75 million albums sold worldwide, including over 50 millions in the United States alone. Most of Shakur's songs are about growing up around violence and hardship in ghettos, racism, problems in society, and sometimes qualms with other rappers. Shakur's work is known for advocating political, economic, social, and racial equality as well as his raw descriptions of violence, drug and alcohol abuse, and conflicts with the law. Many fans, critics, and industry insiders rank him as the greatest rapper ever.
Tupac has brought his fans together with his music, poetry and acting. But this dead or alive dilemma has split these fans into two groups. Those who believe he is still alive and believe he has faked his death. The others are the ones who believe he has lived, and has lived well but is now at peace.
Although this original face of rap music was murdered at the young age of 25, Tupac’s expressions of dreams for black social justice, along with his declaration of “thuglife,” have contributed to his beloved legacy by hip culture, even 19 years after his death. He was considered a figure of empowerment for urbanized communities because of his support in black nationalism that aims to “define, defend, and develop of Blacks as a people,” especially because he grew up in the impoverished intercity (Stanford, 2011, pg. 4). In “Violent” he raps,
Tupac Amaru Shakur one of the most influential, controversial rappers to have ever existed. He grew up fatherless and at times motherless because of drugs, violence, and twisted ideas. Through struggle and hardships he found his flow. He showed the world that something can come from nothing. From joining up with the Digital Underground to his single debut he worked up he grew his fan base. As he grew in fame so did the East and West rivalry.
In Jason Reynolds’ Long Way Down and Tupac Shakur’s “Changes,” the main themes are revenge and cycles of violence. Through his poems, Reynolds describes a young teenage boy’s thoughts of revenge after losing a loved one to gun violence. Likewise, Shakur’s poems focus on the violence seen in gangs and impoverished communities. While both Reynolds’ and Shakur’s poems take similar approaches to the theme of the cycles of violence and revenge, they are different because Reynolds’ poems conclude by breaking the cycle of violence while Shakur’s shows the cycle continuing. The most significant similarity between the two authors' poems is that they both explore cycles of violence, revealing the destructive nature of human behavior as it creates a never-ending
Shakur’s life through Coates' eyes Most people know Tupac Shakur just for his rap career, but he is known for one other career too—he is also a poet—Tupac Shakur’s poem collection, The Rose That Grew From Concrete. His collection is heavily revolved around his personal life and the systemic issues that drowned the African American community, which is also explored in Ta-Nehisi Coates’ essay, “The Black Family in the Age of Mass Incarceration”. Coates’ dives into many matters that revolve around the mass incarceration of the African American community. They both have overlapping issues like, compounded deprivation, discrimination, incarceration and poverty. When looking at Shakur’s work with the aid of Coates’ analysis, we can have a deeper