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Billy Garland shared his disappointment with the 2017 film "All Eyez on Me," a biopic about his son, the iconic rapper Tupac Shakur. Garland expressed that he "could barely take" the film, criticizing its portrayal of Tupac and lamenting that it failed to capture the rapper's true essence. He expressed regret that renowned directors like John Singleton or Antoine Fuqua did not helm the project, feeling their direction might have brought more depth and authenticity.
Garland also addressed persistent rumors sparked by the film's narrative choices, notably discrediting the alleged prison assault scene involving Tupac. "That never happened," he asserted, clarifying misconceptions fueled by various sources. Garland further criticized the film for portraying Tupac as a consistently angry figure, omitting his more compassionate and humorous sides. He longs for a portrayal that does justice to Tupac's multifaceted personality and hopes for a future film that can appropriately honor his legacy.
