Tupac: Resurrection (2003)
79%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
7 nominations total
Paramount’s Tupac: Resurrection is a riveting and insightful documentary that delves into the life of the late rapper, showcasing his evolution as an artist and his impact on the community. The film’s winning conceit of using Tupac’s voice as the primary source of narration adds a unique and personal touch to the storytelling. While some critics may write it off as a cheap publicity stunt, the film’s heartfelt honesty and willingness to showcase Tupac’s vulnerabilities and flaws make it a must-see for fans and newcomers alike. Tupac may be gone, but his legacy lives on through this powerful and revealing documentary.
Tupac: Resurrection is a documentary that will make you feel like you’re sitting down with the late rapper himself. It’s a fascinating look into the life of Tupac Shakur, from his early days to his rise to fame and tragic death. The film is a mix of interviews, archival footage, and Tupac’s own words, which are used to tell his story in his own voice. It’s a must-watch for any fan of Tupac or hip-hop in general. Plus, it’s a great way to learn about the man behind the music and the impact he had on the world. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the ride.
Production Company(ies)
New Line Cinema, Zupnik Cinema Group II GGR
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for strong language and images of drugs, violence and sex
Year of Release
2003
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 40m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 14, 2003 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2004
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
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Worldwide gross: $7,808,524
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $12,656,616
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,891
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,380,220
US/Canada gross: $7,718,961
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $12,511,446
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,551
US/Canada opening weekend: $4,632,847
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $7,509,251
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,032
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $300,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $486,262
Production budget ranking: 2,115
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $261,852
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $11,908,503
ROI to date (est.): 1,592%
ROI ranking: 65
Lauren Lazin – Producer
Preston L. Holmes – Producer
Karolyn Ali – Producer
Afeni Shakur – Executive Producer
Van Toffler – Executive Producer
Director(s)
Lauren Lazin
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Lauren Lazin, Preston L. Holmes, Karolyn Ali
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
7 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (90) | Top Critics (41) | Fresh (70) | Rotten (20)
It’d be easy to write off Paramount’s Tupac: Resurrection as a cheap publicity stunt.
May 24, 2014 | Rating: 3/4
Ed Gonzalez
Slant Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Gripping documentary, see it with your teens.
December 29, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
TOP CRITIC
A dishearteningly incomplete portrait.
May 4, 2005 | Rating: C
Nick Schager
Lessons of Darkness
TOP CRITIC
June 22, 2004 | Rating: 3/5
Neil Smith
BBC.com
TOP CRITIC
A revelation.
November 18, 2003 | Rating: 3.5/4
Peter Debruge
Premiere Magazine
TOP CRITIC
It’s amazing stuff.
November 17, 2003
Richard Roeper
Ebert & Roeper
TOP CRITIC
An eerie eulogy from the deceased. Still, the film never feels like a gimmick. Instead, there is a heartfelt honesty that accentuates how tragic Shakur’s murder was.
November 15, 2019
Micheal Compton
Bowling Green Daily News
Tupac’s evolution as an artist showed us a young man who was an activist, involved in the community, who showed signs of becoming a more self-aware and self-critical artist, as his music moved from the political to the personal.
September 12, 2012 | Rating: 77/100
Dan Jardine
Cinemania
The winning conceit of producer/director Lauren Lazin’s flamboyant documentary about the life of Tupac Shakur is that the late rapper’s voice is the primary source the audience hears.
May 15, 2009 | Rating: B
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com
August 7, 2008 | Rating: 3/5
Mark Halverson
Sacramento News & Review
Whether he’s dead or alive, this film reveals Tupac to be a scared, skinny kid with a gun, and a vulnerable human being who could easily be pierced by bullets, just like the rest of us.
May 25, 2007 | Rating: 4/4
Kam Williams
Baltimore Afro-American
The film would have been strengthened if it had been a little more willing to challenge Tupac’s behaviour.
August 24, 2004 | Rating: 77/100
Dan Jardine
Apollo Guide…
Plot
Home movies, photographs, and recited poetry illustrate the life of Tupac Shakur, one of the most beloved, revolutionary, and volatile hip-hop M.Cs. of all time.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Rapper Tupac Shakur narrates the entire film through a series of interviews, making it a unique and engaging documentary.
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