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Nas: Time Is Illmatic
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Nas: Time Is Illmatic

2014-04-04 · 74 min · ★ 6.9

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.

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Directors
One9
Production companies
Illa Films, Tribeca Film
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

NasNasSelf
Alicia KeysAlicia KeysSelf
Busta RhymesBusta RhymesSelf
Q-TipQ-TipSelf
Pete RockSelf
Fab 5 FreddyFab 5 FreddySelf
MC SerchSelf
Marley MarlMarley MarlSelf
Pharrell WilliamsPharrell WilliamsSelf
Cornel WestCornel WestSelf
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Self

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