Time Is Illmatic

2014, Documentary/Biography, 1h 13m

41 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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Comprehensive yet brisk, Nas: Time Is Illmatic offers an absorbing look at a hip-hop classic and the life of the artist who made it. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Rapper Nas recalls his youth in his city's housing projects, his parents' influence and the recording of his 1994 debut album, "Illmatic."

Genre:

Documentary, Biography, History, Drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

One9
Producer:

Anthony Saleh, One9, Erik Parker
Writer:

Erik Parker
Release Date (Streaming):

Feb 3, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA):

$109.3K
Runtime:

1h 13m

Cast & Crew

Nas

Cornel West

Pharrell Williams

Swizz Beatz

Busta Rhymes

Alicia Keys

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