Among the12 films competing for the 5 nominees spot for a documentary at the Academy Awards this year is Tupac: Resurrection.

The documentaries on the list of contenders released Tuesday by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences included "Tupac: Resurrection," an examination of the life of slain rapper Tupac Shakur;

Some other films are “Fahrenheit 9/11", "Home of the Brave," "The Ritchie Boys," The Story of the Weeping Camel,” and seven others.

The 12 films were chosen by the academy's documentary branch, which also will select the five nominees. The academy's full membership of about 5,800 is eligible to vote for the winner.

Oscar nominations will be announced Jan. 25, and the awards ceremony is Feb. 27.