Production Information
Release Date
2014-10-03 00:00:00 -0400
Director
One9
Screenwriter
Erik Parker
Producer(s)
One9, Erik Parker and Anthony Saleh
Cast
Nas, Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, Q-Tip, Pharrell Williams, Jabari "Jungle" Jones
Runtime
74 minutes
Synopsis
Twenty years after the release of Nas's landmark debut album 'Illmatic,' NAS: TIME IS ILLMATIC captures the enduring spirit of the young generation that found a voice in his insightful poetry. Returning to his childhood home in Queensbridge, Nas shares stories of his upbringing, his influences — from the music of his jazz musician father Olu Dara to the burgeoning hip-hop scene in New York City that was heavily influenced by an era of racial and socio-political inequality—and the obstacles he faced before his major label signing at age 19. Featuring interviews with his 'Illmatic' producers (Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, L.E.S., and DJ Premier) and musical peers (including Pharrell Williams and Alicia Keys), NAS: TIME IS ILLMATIC is a thrilling account of Nas's evolution from a young street poet to a visionary MC.
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Nas in Nas: Time is Illmatic distributed by Tribeca Film.
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Image from the film NAS: TIME IS ILLMATIC distributed by Tribeca Film. Credit: Ari Issler
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Image from the film NAS: TIME IS ILLMATIC distributed by Tribeca Film. Credit: Frank Larson
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Image from the film NAS: TIME IS ILLMATIC distributed by Tribeca Film. Credit: Danny Clinch
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Image from the film NAS: TIME IS ILLMATIC distributed by Tribeca Film. Credit: David Joseph
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Image from the film NAS: TIME IS ILLMATIC distributed by Tribeca Film. Credit: Nasir Jones
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