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How Allen Hughes Unraveled the Myth of Tupac and Found Catharsis in ‘Dear Mama’ - The Ringer
Publish Date
May 5, 2023
Interviewees
Allen Hughes
Interviewers
Julian Kimble
Publisher
The Ringer
Topics
Challenges faced during the making of the docuseries 'Dear Mama'
Exploring Tupac's life and legacy
Finding catharsis in 'Dear Mama'
Mental health and Black trauma in the Black community
Relationship between Tupac and his late mother Afeni Shakur
The complexities and contradictions of Tupac's life
Tupac's artistic abilities and performances
Tupac's early solo videos directed by Allen Hughes
Tupac's emotional journey and relationships
Tupac's encounters with the law and impact on his life
Tupac's family dynamics and influences
Tupac's impact on the world as a symbol of rebellion
Tupac's socialist ideology and struggles with material success
Unraveling the myth of Tupac
People Mentioned
Afeni Shakur
Albert Hughes
Billy Garland (Tupac's father)
Bob Shaye
Denzel Washington
Glo (Afeni's sister)
Jamala Lesane (Tupac's cousin)
Marvin Gaye
Quincy Jones
Snoop
Tabitha Soren
Trayvon Martin
Tupac Shakur
Works Mentioned
Above the Rim
All Eyez on Me
Brenda's Got A Baby
Dear Mama
Gridlock'd
If My Homie Calls
Juice
Menace II Society
The Defiant Ones
The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory
Trapped
Places Mentioned
Africa
Asia
Burbank Airport
New York City
San Francisco
South America
Union Station
West Hollywood
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