British Film Institute & National Film Theatre Honor Tupac Shaku
By Chris Richburg
Date: 8/3/2006 1:18 pm

Slain rap icon Tupac Shakur will be the subject of a 13-day educational study geared toward his work in film.

The study, titled Tupac Shakur Reinterpreted, will be presented by the British Film Institute and National Film Theater.

The event will feature screenings and discussions which will examine Shakur's impact on rap music and mainstream media culture, as well as his overall influence on fans.

The MC's first manager, Leila Steinberg, will appear as well as join coordinator Jacqueline Springer for an on-stage debate titled "Tupac-The First Icon of Hip-Hop."

The discussion will focus on the significance of Shakur's legacy.

Films that will be screened include Shakur's 1992 feature debut Juice as well as his final performance in the dark comedy Gridlock'd. The documentaries Tupac Resurection, Biggie and Tupac and Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel will also be shown.

The event, presented in association with the Contemporary Black Music Culture, comes as fans mark the 10th anniversary of Shakur's death.

The lyricist was 25 when he was died September 13, 1996 from fatal wounds sustained in a still-unsolved drive-by shooting. Rumors and conspiracy theories surrounding the slaying have run rampant since.

Tupac Shakur Reinterpreted will run Sept. 15-28. Tickets are £3.00. Contributions to the event will be used to form part of the Tupac retrospective 'Digital Wallpaper' and feature in the debate.

For more information of the event, visit www.bfi.org.uk/tupac
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Tupac Shakur Honored With Legacy Book
The book titled "Tupac Shakur Legacy" was written by Jamal Joseph who worked close with Shakur's aunt, Gloria Cox & Molly Monjauze.


Posted by Dave
Rap News Network
7/31/2006 5:20:32 AM
2Pac. Rap, Hip Hop, Book and New Releases.

TUPAC SHAKUR LEGACY is far more than just a book. As a unique and special tribute to the memory of Tupac’s irreplaceable genius, becker & mayar and Atria Books have put together a hands-on, interactive, portable museum that’s not just a portrait of the artist, but a knowing, revealing glimpse into the world – and mind – of one of hip-hop’s most revered poets.

Jamal Joseph, the author of the book, worked closely with Shakur’s aunt, Gloria Cox, and Molly Monjauze, one of Tupac’s best friends and trusted confident of the Shakur family, are to reveal a personal side to Tupac that’s rarely been seen by the public. Both Cox and Monjauze are story consultants on the book and worked for years to gather Tupac’s never before seen personal articles for inclusion in the book.

“My sister, Afeni Shakur and I feel it’s time to share his personal memorabilia with his ardent fans who are so devoted and are constantly seeking a deeper connection to him. This book gives them a glimpse into Tupac’s life through his eyes, in a different more special way,” says Tupac’s aunt and Afeni Shakur’s sister, Gloria Cox.

Using recovered and removable exact replicas of documents, including everything from a 1984 playbill for a Harlem festival featuring a very young Shakur to the infamous handwritten contract with Death Row Records, TUPAC SHAKUR LEGACY stands alone in revealing the superstar as he saw himself: both supremely confident and supremely vulnerable.

Far from superfluous, the documents (and the audio CD that also accompanies the book) serve as reminders that before he was known as an amazing artist, Tupac was already an extraordinary person.

In stories only known to his closest friends and family, TUPAC SHAKUR LEGACY covers everything, from his early childhood in Harlem, to his quick rise to stardom, through his incarceration and subsequent release, to his last, triumphant years in the eyes of his adoring public,. In this unusual scrapbook, TUPAC SHAKUR LEGACY tells of a singular life, one full of grittiness and heart – and one imbued, at its core, in honesty and passion.

About the Author: Jamal Joseph is a writer, director, producer, poet, activist and educator who credits his time spent in prison as the inspiration that forged his creativity. Jamal earned two college degrees, wrote five plays and two volumes of poetry while incarcerated. He is currently an associate professor at Columbia University’s Graduate Film Division and the artistic director of the New Heritage Theater in Harlem. Jamal Joseph was also the youngest Black Panther whom Afeni Shakur met when he was only 15 years old when she was the section leader in the Bronx.
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Afeni Shakur Takes Historic Trip to South Africa
On the 10th Anniversary of the Death of Tupac Shakur, His Mother Brings His Ashes to Africa
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- August 07, 2006 -- The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation is proud to announce Afeni Shakur's upcoming visit to South Africa to deliver her son's ashes on the 10th anniversary of his death. This momentous trip, from September 10th to the 18th, will be an opportunity for Afeni to meet with world icon and former South African president Nelson Mandela, as she hopes to develop a relationship between the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation. Traveling with her sister, Gloria Cox, and her daughter, Set Shakur, Afeni will tour South Africa and bring Tupac's ashes to Soweto, South Africa.

The significance of Soweto as the birthplace of the South African struggle for democracy and against apartheid makes the area a perfect place for this honor. Afeni was a section leader in the Black Panther Party and her involvement as a leader influenced Tupac immensely. At a very young age, he was aware of the struggles of black youth both in the United States and Africa. Afeni Shakur will be honored for her contribution as an activist for the rights of black people and the oppressed as well as for her unselfish gesture in bringing her son to Africa. This touching gesture shows her commitment and belief in the youth of this country and her continued support of their struggles with the AIDS epidemic.

Afeni will also be visiting with South African Kwaito star and actor Zola. The musician and activist will record vocals to be featured along side Snoop Dogg and the late Tupac on a 10th Anniversary CD.

"I feel blessed to be able to visit South Africa, especially Soweto. Events that happened there are so much a part of our history and it will be an honor for my son to rest in this special place -- the birthplace of the South African struggle for democracy. Nelson Mandela's contribution to the people of South Africa has been immeasurable and I look forward to helping with his work all over the country," says Afeni Shakur.

The return of Tupac Amaru Shakur's remains to the birthplace of his ancestors will be celebrated in a traditional African ceremony with a praise singer on the 10th anniversary of his death, September 13, 2006. In attendance will be prominent political leaders, the South African government, representatives of the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation and guests of the Shakur family.

For more information, visit www.2PAClegacy.com or www.tasf.org.
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Thug Angel was a ****ty documentary

Thug Angel was a ****ty documentary
I must clarify - I haven't seen Thug Angel. It may very well not be a ****ty documentary. I've seen one called Thug Immortal and it sucked balls.

Did you like Tupac Ressurection? I enjoyed it a lot.

Did you like Tupac Ressurection? I enjoyed it a lot.
Yeah, that one was good...

this event sounds awesome... wish i could go :)

Anyone going to this?