Nas: Time Is Illmatic
2014
6.9 (74)
1 hr 14 min
English
The journey. The music. The legacy.
Time Is Illmatic is a feature length documentary film that delves deep into the making of Nas' 1994 debut album, Illmatic, and the social conditions that influenced its creation.
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- Status
- Released
- Production
- Illa Films, Tribeca Film
Keywords
- new york city
- rap music
- hip-hop
- 1990s
- queens
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Top Cast
Nas as Self
Alicia Keys as Self
Busta Rhymes as Self
Q-Tip as Self
Pete Rock as Self
Fab 5 Freddy as Self
MC Serch as Self
Marley Marl as Self
Top Crew
One9 · Director, Editor
Erik Parker · Writer
Brian Satz · Composer
Frank Larson · Cinematographer
David Zieff · Editor
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