News of November 16, 2004
"Tupac: Resurrection" Makes the Oscar Shortlist
Twelve documentaries competed for five nomination spots. On November 16, 2004, the Academy released the list, and the Tupac documentary was on it.
The path to an Oscar nomination began with a short list. On Tuesday, November 16, 2004, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released the shortlist for the Documentary Oscar. Twelve films were on it, only five of which were ultimately to be nominated. Among the twelve was Tupac: Resurrection, the documentary about Tupac’s life. AllHipHop reported the inclusion on November 21 in its news roundup.
From the List to the Nomination
For the film, this was a major step: One year after its theatrical release in November 2003, it was now among the narrow circle of contenders. In January 2005, the decision on the five spots was made, and Tupac: Resurrection indeed made it among the nominees. What happened next: Oscar Nomination for “Tupac: Resurrection”. On the theatrical release: Theatrical Release of “Tupac: Resurrection”.