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Nas: Time Is Illmatic

Original title: Time Is Illmatic
  • 2014
  • TV-14
  • 1h 14m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3.5K
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Nas in Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014)
A documentary film that delves deep into the making of Nas' 1994 debut album, Illmatic, and the social conditions that influenced its creation. Twenty years after its release, Illmatic has become a hip-hop benchmark that encapsulates the socio-political outlook, enduring spirit, and collective angst of a generation of young black men searching for their voice in America.
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The story behind Nas's groundbreaking debut album 'Illmatic, ' and the early life of one of the most talented rappers of all time. Featuring Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, Q-Tip, and Busta ... Read allThe story behind Nas's groundbreaking debut album 'Illmatic, ' and the early life of one of the most talented rappers of all time. Featuring Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, Q-Tip, and Busta Rhymes.The story behind Nas's groundbreaking debut album 'Illmatic, ' and the early life of one of the most talented rappers of all time. Featuring Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, Q-Tip, and Busta Rhymes.

  • Director
    • One9
  • Writer
    • Erik Parker
  • Stars
    • Nas
    • Cornel West
    • Pharrell Williams
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    3.5K
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    • Director
      • One9
    • Writer
      • Erik Parker
    • Stars
      • Nas
      • Cornel West
      • Pharrell Williams
    • 9User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast25

    Nas
    Nas
    • Self
    Cornel West
    Cornel West
    • Self - Professor and Political Activist
    Pharrell Williams
    Pharrell Williams
    • Self
    Swizz Beatz
    Swizz Beatz
    • Self
    Busta Rhymes
    Busta Rhymes
    • Self
    Alicia Keys
    Alicia Keys
    • Self
    Olu Dara
    • Self - Nas' Father
    Roxanne Shanté
    Roxanne Shanté
    • Self
    Jabari Jones
    • Self - Nas' Brother
    Angela Braconi
    • Self - Nas' Elementary School Teacher
    Marley Marl
    • Self - Music Producer
    Large Professor
    • Self - Hip Hop Rapper and Record Producer
    Wiz
    • Self
    M.C. Serch
    • Self - Hip Hop MC
    Faith Newman
    • Self - Columbia Records
    DJ Premier
    • Self - Music Producer
    Fab 5 Freddy
    Fab 5 Freddy
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Leshan Lewis
    • Self - Music Producer
    • (as L.E.S.)
    • Director
      • One9
    • Writer
      • Erik Parker
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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 3, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Time Is ill Matic
    • Filming locations
      • Queens, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Tribeca Film Institute
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $164,540
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $23,200
      • Oct 5, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $164,540
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 14m(74 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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