VH1 – Roc-Docs Features Left-Eye’s Last Days
AMW !.e. Talent: Andrea M. White
April 1, 2007

It is difficult to believe that its been nearly five years since Lisa “Left-Eye” Lopez was involved in a fatal car accident in Honduras that took the life of the controversial, vibrant and outspoken hip-hop and R&B star. Because of her influence in the music world and her highly-unpredictable life, VH-1 could not pass on an opportunity to explore the life of this faded star. VH-1 will premiere the made-for-television version of a documentary exploring the rapper’s last days. The film, titled “ Last Days of Left Eye” will be directed by Lauren Lazin who was also the director of Tupac: Resurrection. An air-date for the film has not been announced yet, however the film is scheduled to open the Atlanta Film Festival, Lopez’s hometown.

For many fans who do not know, Lopez spent her last days in Honduras on spiritual journey, all-the-while documenting her personal moments on film which is the basis for the documentary. “Last Days” will also include archival material and interviews which will provide background information for Lopez’s footage. According to Daily Variety, Lopez speaks at length about her belief in astrology and numerology, and also vows to explain anything that had been misconstrued about her past before she continued her life in a positive direction. Along with “Last Days of Left Eye”, VH1 has scheduled a number of ‘Roc Docs’ that will delve into the lives of celebrities and tell their untold stories along with the revealing unreleased footage featuring these celebs.

Although the film has been premiered at South by Southwest and at the Vibe Film Festival, critics say that the VH1 made-for-tv version is prime quality for prime-time television. Leydon of “Variety” states, "’Last Days of Left Eye’ is a documentary that plays more like an admiring apologia than an evenhanded appraisal.” Reviews have been mixed regarding the interest that the film has received. There is no doubt that there will be an eerie sensationalism almost parallel to Tupac’s own documentary which is sure to draw in viewers for the VH1 special and leave watchers just as fascinated by this Star who left us too soon.

Source: Variety