The Las Vegas Film Festival announced that the documentary Tupac Shakur: Life and Murder of a Revolutionary and Music Legend will make its world premiere at the 2027 festival. Directed by Ray Barron-Woolford, the film will screen during the festival, running Jan. 14–21, 2027, at Brenden Theatres inside the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
The documentary explores the life, artistic accomplishments, social activism, and fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996. It incorporates historical footage, family perspectives, interviews, and updates on the recent legal proceedings surrounding his murder.
The premiere presentation opens with a companion screening of Afeni Shakur and the Trial of the Panther 21, an award-winning documentary about Shakur’s mother. Following the main film, attendees can participate in a live question-and-answer session with Barron-Woolford and additional guests.
Tickets for the world premiere presentation go on sale Nov. 15, 2026, through the festival. The exact screening date, time, and guest lineup will be released in a separate announcement.
Louie Comella, executive director of the festival, stated that presenting the premiere in Las Vegas holds significance due to the city’s place in Shakur’s history. The festival features the premiere as part of its annual cinematic programming.
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