Tupac Shakur Reinterpreted

To accompany the films the NFT is bringing together a host of international speakers to discuss Tupac's cultural impact and political legacy. All Eyez on Me: Representing Tupac will examine what Tupac represents as a cultural phenomenon; Ghetto Gospel: Tupac's Politics will explore how Tupac captured the developing political consciousness of urban youth. We are also delighted to announce that Leila Steinberg, Tupac's first manager, will participate in an exclusive, on-stage debate, hosted by 1 Extra's Jacqueline Springer (the season programmer) about the significance of Tupacs legacy entitled: Tupac - The First Icon of Hip Hop.

Presented in association with Contemporary Black Music Culture

Film Listings

Juice
Sat 16 Sept 6.10 NFT3; Thu 28 Sept 8.50 NFT3
Tupac delivered in his debut role as Bishop - the livewire member of a group of impressionable teens - a benchmark performance for rap culture and rappers intent on breaking into Hollywood. Mesmerising and vicious, Bishop goes from James Cagney fan to being enthralled by the power that gun-ownership affords him. Tupac's Bishop reflected then, and today, the extreme mind-state of those who embrace feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness, but who harness their own salvation, and ultimately doom, to the battle to obtain respect through violence.
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