3. After 11 years since his death this is the first ever biopic of one
of the greatest rap musicians of all-time ‘Tupac Shakur’, which
these untold stories on the rise to fame before his death (1996)
in Las Vegas, Nevada.
ALL EYEZ ON ME
4. Cast Members
Demetrius Shipp Jr. starring
as ‘Tupac Shakur’
Danai Gurira
starring as
Tupac mother
‘Afeni Shakur’
Kat Graham
starring as ‘Jada
Pinkett Smith’
Director ‘Benny Boom’
Director Benny Boom is known for
numerous rap and R&B artist music
videos and even movies throughout
the decade. Many know him for
directing the movie “Black
Lightning” (2018) and Rap artist
Nelly “Dilemma” music video, which
he has directed many more great
music videos as well. He’s been a big
factor in today’s hip-hop scene and
is one of the best directors in hip-
hop industry, which made him be a
great fit for this movie.
5. Differentiating Factor
One thing that makes this biopic different from many
others that have done released over the years is that
many hip-hop fans were waiting years for this anticipated
film. Also, with Tupac Shakur being one of the biggest
pioneers in the music industry this was setting the bar for
more biopics for other musicians in the near future.
6. References
• Benny Boom. (2017). Retrieved March 8, 2020, from https://
www.imdb.com/name/nm1534600/
• All Eyez on Me. (2017, June 14). Retrieved March 8, 2020, from
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1666185/?ref_=vp_vi_tt_p
• Lee, A. (2017, June 19). 'All Eyez On Me' Director to Helm Police
Thriller 'The Shave'. Retrieved March 8, 2020, from https://
www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/shave-benny-boom-all-eyez-
me-director-helm-police-thriller-1014691
• Danai Gurira says her post-'Black Panther' calling is to return to
writing, but with one key twist. (2019, January 3). Retrieved March
8, 2020, from https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-
et-cm-danai-gurira-20190103-story.html
