Pacumentaries
by They-Call-Me-Steve | created - 26 Sep 2014 | updated - 07 Aug 2017 | PublicDocumentaries about Tupac Shakur. In order to qualify for this list, Tupac needs to be the main focus of the movie, or at the very least a prominent subplot in the movie. Sometimes it's a judgement call.
In at least a couple of cases, I included titles that aren't documentaries at all, rather they are actors portraying Tupac in dramatic roles, as noted, which I included at the bottom of the list for good measure.
Also found mixed in at the bottom are documentary TV shows in which Tupac was the focus for an episode.
I listed them in chronological order. The quality varies, they can't all be winners.
Finally, if you know of any others not listed here, let me know so I can update the list.
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1. Tupac Shakur: Thug Immortal (1997 Video)
TV-MA | 86 min | Documentary, Music
Exclusive pieces of footage featuring Tupac Shakur are shown in this documentary.
Stars: Tupac Shakur, Suge Knight
Votes: 135
2. Tupac Shakur: Words Never Die (1997)
Documentary
Director: Dale Dreher | Star: Tupac Shakur
Votes: 60
3. Tupac Shakur: Before I Wake... (2001)
PG-13 | 100 min | Music, Documentary
A look back on Tupac's final years through the eyes of Rap legends "Eazy-E", Russell Simmons and Tupac's personal bodyguard, Frank Alexander. Featuring never-before-seen footage.
Director: Sean Long | Stars: Tupac Shakur, Frank Alexander, Michael Eric Dyson, Cathy Scott
Votes: 461
4. Welcome to Death Row (2001 Video)
Unrated | 104 min | Documentary, Music
The true story of the rise and fall of Death Row Records.
Directors: S. Leigh Savidge, Jeff Scheftel | Stars: Frank Alexander, Sam Gideon Anson, William J. Bennett, Lamont Blumfield
Votes: 844
5. Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel (2002)
92 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Documentary examining the politics, music, and life of Tupac Shakur.
Director: Peter Spirer | Stars: Anthony 'Treach' Criss, Davey D, Michael Eric Dyson, Chrystall Friedemann
Votes: 1,120
6. Biggie & Tupac (2002)
R | 108 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Documentary on the deaths of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls and the East Coast/West Coast, hip-hop/rap rivalry that culminated in late 1996 and early 1997.
Director: Nick Broomfield | Stars: The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, Nick Broomfield, Russell Poole
Votes: 5,009 | Gross: $0.09M
7. Tha Westside (2002 Video)
Documentary
West Coast Rap has become the dominant form of music in America. It has grown from the mean streets of Compton, South Central, and Long Beach to the main streets of middle America. "Tha ... See full summary »
Director: Todd Williams | Stars: Crooked I, DJ Quik, Nate Dogg, Dr. Dre
Votes: 83
8. Tupac: Resurrection (2003)
R | 112 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
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.
Director: Lauren Lazin | Stars: Tupac Shakur, Rappin' 4-Tay, Conrad Bain, Bill Bellamy
Votes: 9,808 | Gross: $7.72M
9. Beef (2003)
R | 103 min | Documentary
A documentary on the evolution of MC battles from verbal one-upmanship to street warfare.
Director: Peter Spirer | Stars: Ving Rhames, 50 Cent, Kevin Anderson, B-Real
Votes: 1,036
10. 2Pac 4 Ever (2003 Video)
R | 60 min | Documentary
Heartfelt interviews from his peers, behind the scenes footage, and concert clips show the side of Tupac that was far beyond the "thug" of the evening newscasts, the man who has become a cultural icon.
Director: Jay Lee Thomas | Stars: Bizzy Bone, KRS-One, Tupac Shakur
Votes: 133
11. Tupac vs. (2004 Video)
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary
Tupac Shakur remains a controversial and misunderstood figure long after the shooting that ended his life. Featuring an in-depth, never before seen 1995 interview, rare footage and stills, interviews from manager Leila Steinberg and more.
Director: Ken Peters | Star: Tupac Shakur
Votes: 117
12. Tupac: Hip Hop Genius (2004 Video)
Not Rated | 64 min | Documentary, Biography
Director: Charlotte Lewin | Stars: Luke Brinkers, Michael Eric Dyson, Scott Gutierrez, Money-B
Votes: 36
13. All Eyez on Tupac (2004)
61 min | Documentary
Documentary of the life and times of Tupac.
Star: Tim Friedlander
14. Tupac: Live at the House of Blues (2005 Video)
Not Rated | 118 min | Music
This film release captures the raw excitement of Tupac on stage, together with Snoop Dogg, and the Doggpound, this is definitely not one for the faint hearted.
Stars: Yaasmyn Fula, Yafeu Fula, Sardar Khan, Daz Dillinger
Votes: 593
15. Remembering Makaveli, Volume 1 (2006 Video)
88 min | Documentary
Presenting "Remembering Makaveli," a DVD video project constructed to present the many sides of arguably the most prolific and intriguing hip hop artist in history via the most qualified ... See full summary »
Director: Karen Litt | Star: Tupac Shakur
Votes: 28
16. So Many Years, So Many Tears (2006 Video)
90 min | Documentary
Director: Julie Dole | Star: Tupac Shakur
Votes: 42
17. Rap Dreams (2006)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Kevin Epps | Stars: Mistah F.A.B., Herm Lewis, Messy Marv, Gavin Newsom
18. Inside Death Row (2008 Video)
95 min | Music
Tour the office, watch 2pac as he is shown the booklet for All Eyez On Me for the first time, this thoughts on wanting to meet Tony Danza at the Grammy Awards, accompany 2pac and The ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Hentosh | Stars: Tupac Shakur, Suge Knight, Kurupt, M.C. Hammer
Votes: 28
19. Tupac Assassination: Conspiracy or Revenge (2009)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary
2pac: Assassination [Conspiracy or Revenge] documents the fateful night the hip-hop star was gunned down. The filmmakers sit down with key figures who never spoke to police during the ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Bond | Stars: Cathy Scott, Brent Becker, Donald Erath Jr., Jeff Braley
Votes: 83
20. Tupac Uncensored and Uncut: The Lost Prison Tapes (2009)
Not Rated | 44 min | Short
Featuring an uncut and never-before-seen interview at the Clinton Correctional Facility, TUPAC SHAKUR UNCENSORED AND UNCUT-THE LOST PRISON TAPES presents a raw look into Tupac's world, as ... See full summary »
Directors: Patrick Heaphy, Ken Peters
Votes: 34
21. A Truth about Tupac (2010)
26 min | Documentary, Short, Drama
Men and women speak about Tupac and about Truth.
Director: Thea St. Omer
22. Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel 2 (2011)
Documentary
The story of the most real MC to ever grace the earth.
Director: Quincy Jones III | Stars: Hurt M. Badd, Mutah Napoleon Beale, Nikki Giovanni, Malcolm Greenidge
Votes: 48
23. Murder Rap: Inside the Biggie and Tupac Murders (2015)
Not Rated | 113 min | Documentary, Crime, Music
The inside story behind the Biggie and Tupac murder investigations is laid bare using police case files, taped confessions never before shown on film, and interviews with lead detective Greg Kading and other witnesses.
Director: Mike Dorsey | Stars: Imari Williams, Greg Kading, Frank Alexander, Xavien T. Bailey
Votes: 931
24. Too Legit: The MC Hammer Story (2001 TV Movie)
90 min | Biography, Drama
This film is an unbiased look into the rise and fall of late 80's and early 90's rap superstar MC Hammer. It begins showing Hammer as a ball boy for his hometown Oakland Athletics, and ends... See full summary »
Director: Artie Mandelberg | Stars: Romany Malco, Tangi Miller, Royale Watkins, Kareem J. Grimes
Votes: 361
Not a documentary. This is a made for TV movie about MC Hammer starring Romany Malco (the guy from 40 Year Old Virgin) as Hammer and Lamont Bentley as Tupac.
25.
The Conspiracy Zone (2002– )
Episode:
Tupac
(2002)
Comedy
Stars: Frank Alexander, Kathy Griffin, Christopher Reid, Cathy Scott
Not a full on Pacumentary, this is just one episode from a documentary TV show.
26.
Final 24 (2006–2007)
Episode:
Tupac Shakur
(2007)
TV-14 | 49 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
The most successful hip-hop artist of all time, Tupac Shakur has just finished shooting his latest video in Los Angeles. As the fearless and angry voice of urban America, the multi-talented... See full summary »
Director: P.J. Naworynski | Stars: Danny Wallace, Jamala Lesane, E.D.I. Mean, Big Syke
Votes: 47
Not a full on Pacumentary, this is just one episode from a documentary TV show.
27. Notorious (2009)
R | 122 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
The life and death story of The Notorious B.I.G. (a.k.a. Christopher Wallace), who came straight out of Brooklyn to take the world of rap music by storm.
Director: George Tillman Jr. | Stars: Jamal Woolard, Anthony Mackie, Derek Luke, Momo Dione
Votes: 46,042 | Gross: $36.84M
Not a documentary, this is a biopic (with actors) about Biggie Smalls, featuring Anthony Mackie staring as Tupac.
28. Drunken Freestyle: An Interview with 2Pac (2011)
10 min | Short, Drama
Actor, Poet, Thug, Artist and Drunk. Witness the process of Tupac Shakur as he takes us into the process of recording his track freestyle on Hennysee while sharing his thoughts on life a day before the tragic event that lead to his death.
Director: Damian Bailey | Stars: Damian Bailey, Luigy Chery, Yanelba Ferreira, Melinda Grace
Votes: 13
Not a Pacumentary, this is a fake documentary / mockumentary short film starring Damian Bailey as Tupac.
29. All Eyez on Me (2017)
R | 139 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Tells the true and untold story of prolific rapper, actor, poet and activist Tupac Shakur.
Director: Benny Boom | Stars: Demetrius Shipp Jr., Danai Gurira, Kat Graham, Annie Ilonzeh
Votes: 24,716 | Gross: $44.92M
Not a documentary, this is a biopic (with actors) about Tupac starring Demetrius Shipp Jr. as Tupac
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