Both Rap Fans And Non-Rap Fans Can Enjoy 'Tupac: Resurrection'


by J. Watananbe - Date: 2006-12-08 - Word Count: 544 Share This!

'Tupac: Resurrection' is a documentary film; the film did not make 100 million dollars at the box office, nor did it even make 10 million dollars. However, this is one of the finest films released in 2003, and the film was also nominated for Oscar. I know that many people are not too crazy about rap, and I'm afraid that not every one of those who are not too crazy about rap would like the film simply because the film is after all about a rapper Tupac; however, I'd risk saying that many of those who are not too crazy about rap would like the film.

Rap is often viewed as a voice of those who are repressed, and it does not express hope or desire to achieve; however, rap in 'Tupac: Resurrection' is very upbeat and it gives the audience sense of hope and power. Rap in 'Tupac: Resurrection' is uplifting. One of themes often heard in many rap songs is that African Americans have been repressed since the beginning of the history of the United States and they have been trapped in the society; they are less privileged and they have hard time establishing themselves legitimately in the society. There is a certain truth in the theme, but this is probably one of reasons why many people are not too crazy about rap; there is really no sense of hope; it is not uplifting. But 'Tupac: Resurrection' gives us a good overview of what Tupac was trying to express and where he was coming from; the background information makes us appreciate his rap, and it also makes his rap upbeat rather than depressing or hopeless; furthermore, it allows us to enjoy the music in the film, even if you are not a big rap fan.

The film also can be seen as a brief overview of the history of the United States. I must say that the film has a rather biased view, but it is a view that you do not get to learn in schools or read in (major) newspapers. The film briefly touches on Black Panthers. The film also briefly touches on how some of Black Panthers lived and died. Life of Tupac is similar to many of Americans' lives (though it may not be like lives of the majority of African Americans). It touches on pop culture in late 80s and 90s. This alternative view of the history of the United States is rather educational and this adds value to the documentary film 'Tupac: Resurrection'.

One of the most compelling parts of the film to me (to not-a-major-rap-fan) is that the film gives value to lives of those who are underprovided, oppressed and exploited. The film actually shows only a small group of underprivileged, oppressed and exploited, i.e., African Americans who were born and brought up in depressing neighborhoods; however, the fact that the film attempts to show the world of underprivileged, oppressed and exploited makes the story compelling and moving.

A lot more can be said about the film, but I say just one more thing. This is a very enjoyable film; it is a great entertainment. A minority group of non-rap fans may not enjoy the film just because they simply cannot accept rap; otherwise, the film is great fun.


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