A 74-minute documentary recounts the circumstances leading to Nas' 1994 debut album Illmatic, featuring interviews with key figures from the hip hop scene.
“The journey. The music. The legacy.”
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A 74-minute documentary recounts the circumstances leading to Nas' 1994 debut album Illmatic, featuring interviews with key figures from the hip hop scene.
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Nas reflects on his life and career in the documentary Nas: Time Is Illmatic. Set against the backdrop of 1990s New York City, the film details the creation of his debut album, Illmatic, released in 1994. Interviews with his family, peers like Alicia Keys and Pete Rock, and archival footage reveal the influences behind his lyrics. The film premiered on April 16, 2014, at the Tribeca Film Festival.
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- See interviews with Nas and his family.
- Find out about the making of Illmatic.
- Meet key figures from East Coast hip hop.
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- The film premiered on April 16, 2014, at the Tribeca Film Festival.
- Nas: Time Is Illmatic has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 98% based on 41 reviews.
- The documentary received a Candescent Award for its production.
- The film has a Metacritic score of 72/100 based on 14 critical reviews.
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Who directed the documentary Nas: Time Is Illmatic?
Nas: Time Is Illmatic was directed by One9.
What was the Metacritic score for Nas: Time Is Illmatic?
The Metacritic score for Nas: Time Is Illmatic is 72/100 based on 14 critical reviews.
When did Nas: Time Is Illmatic premiere?
Nas: Time Is Illmatic premiered on April 16, 2014, during the opening night of the Tribeca Film Festival.
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