Still Not a Player, a documentary on the life of Christopher Rios -- better know to hip-hop fans as Big Pun -- is in production and scheduled for a DVD/VHS release in early 2002.

Pun, who died of a heart attack at age twenty-eight in February 2000, left behind a short legacy with 1998's Capital Punishment and the posthumous release Yeeeah Baby. Wyclef Jean, RZA and Noreaga were among the collaborators on Pun's first release. For the follow-up, the Bronx rapper teamed up with fellow Latino rapper Fat Joe.

The documentary will feature interviews with those who worked with and knew Pun, including RZA, Raekwon, Ice T and Nas. Clips from Pun's interviews and work will appear in the film. Pun's wife, Liza Rios, will also provide commentary.

The film is being directed by Marcos Antonio Miranda, who directed the VHS action film Blazin', which featured Fat Joe and Cuban Link.

CHRISTINA SARACENO
(November 1, 2001)