Nas: Time Is Illmatic(2014)
The journey. The music. The legacy.
Nas: Time Is Illmatic Synopsis
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.
Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014) is a documentary and music film directed by One9, released on April 4, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Nas, Alicia Keys, Busta Rhymes and Q-Tip. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 74 ratings.
- Director:
- One9
- Writers:
- Erik Parker
- Producers:
- Martha Diaz, Erik Parker, Tuma Basa
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Larson
- Composer:
- Brian Satz
- Production:
- Illa Films, Tribeca Film
- Status:
- Released
Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014) Trailer
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Nas: Time Is Illmatic Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nas
as Self
Alicia Keys
as Self
Busta Rhymes
as Self
Q-Tip
as Self
- Pete Rock
Pete Rock
as Self
Fab 5 Freddy
as Self
- MC Serch
MC Serch
as Self
Marley Marl
as Self
Pharrell Williams
as Self
Cornel West
as Self
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
as Self
Key crew
Directed by One9, written by Erik Parker, produced by Martha Diaz, Erik Parker and Tuma Basa.
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Nas: Time Is Illmatic Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 74 ratings.
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Nas: Time Is Illmatic – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nas: Time Is Illmatic online?
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Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014) is available to stream on Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Fuse+ Amazon Channel and Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Nas: Time Is Illmatic?
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The main cast of Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014) includes Nas, Alicia Keys, Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip and Pete Rock. The film was directed by One9. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Nas: Time Is Illmatic released?
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Nas: Time Is Illmatic was released on April 4, 2014 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is Nas: Time Is Illmatic worth watching?
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Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 74 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Nas: Time Is Illmatic?
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Yes. The official Nas: Time Is Illmatic trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.