Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014)

Name: Nas: Time Is Illmatic
Director: One9
Released: 2014
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Nas, Alicia Keys, Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip, Pete Rock

1h 14m 6.9/10 IMDb

Documentary Music

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.

Director: One9

Cast: Nas, Alicia Keys, Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip, Pete Rock

Content Warnings

Substance Use

Drug use (depicted) (referenced)

Violence & Physical Harm

Gun violence (referenced)

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