Nas: Time Is Illmatic
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| Directed by | One9 |
| Produced by | One9 Erik Parker Anthony Saleh |
| Written by | Erik Parker |
| Starring | Nas Alicia Keys Swizz Beatz Q-Tip Pharrell Williams Jabari Jones |
| Music by | B. Satz |
| Edited by | David Zieff One9 John Kanellids |
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Illa Films
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| Distributed by | Tribeca Film |
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74 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Box office | $164,540[1] |
Nas: Time Is Illmatic is a 2014 documentary film directed by One9 and produced by One9, Erik Parker and Anthony Saleh.[2] The film recounts the circumstances leading up to Nas' 1994 debut album Illmatic.[3] Released on the 20th anniversary of Illmatic,[4] the film includes interviews with Nas, his brother and father, and figures from the East Coast hip hop scene.[5] Nas: Time Is Illmatic premiered during the opening night of the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival, on April 16, 2014.[6] The project received a grant from Tribeca All Access and additional funding from the Ford Foundation.[7]
Reception
Nas: Time Is Illmatic received positive reviews from most critics. As of October 13, 2014, the film's Metacritic score is 72/100,[8] and its Rotten Tomatoes score is 100%, with an average rating of 7.3/10.[9] Rotten Tomatoes' critics consensus reads: "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."[9] The documentary was a recipient of a Candescent Award.[10] Nas: Time Is Illmatic was considered by Variety magazine to be a likely contender to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, but did not receive a nomination.[11]
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