First look at “Tupac” biopic

One of the most influential figures in the hip-hop history, Tupac Shakur's music is revered, and his story has almost been sacrosanct in how carefully Hollywood wants to approach it.  It's a difficult balance to walk between respectful and honest, and fans wouldn't want something watered down and forgettable.

The teaser trailer for the Tupac biopic, “All Eyez on Me”, went online yesterday, giving a first glimpse at the film. Judging by the trailer, the movie won't just focus on Tupac's music in a vacuum, but will instead take a hard look at the circumstances that shaped the musician. His mother Afeni Shakur (played by Danai Gurira) is heard saying the trailer: “Like all black men, you have a bull's eye on your back,” and it looks interesting already to see the film delve into the racial aspects of Tupac's like.

“All Eyez on Me” is directed by Benny Boom, who's best known as a music video director, and stars Demetrius Shipp Jr., a newcomer to acting whose father was a collaborator with the real Tupac. In an interesting twist, Jamal Woolard, who played Notorious B.I.G. in “Notorious”, does so again here.

The film currently does not have a release date.