Summaries

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.

Before I Wake is unique in that it is the only known documentary that chronicles the last year of Tupac Shakur's life as seen through the eyes of the one person that was closest to him, his bodyguard, Frank Alexander. For the first time see intimate details, including behind the scenes studio footage of Tupac creating some of his most innovative music. Then you actually go to the place where Tupac was shot in Las Vegas and speak with investigators still trying to solve his murder. It has actual interview footage and never seen before studio footage of Tupac Shakur. Also interview footage of Eric 'Eazy E' Wright, Russell Simmon, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr, Cathy Scott, the Las Vegas Reporter, and the main Las Vegas Detective on the cast, Detective Becker.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • blaxploitation
Genres
  • Music
  • Documentary
Release date Aug 27, 2001
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Production companies SepiaTone Entertainment

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Runtime 1h 40m
Color Color
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