Movie·2014·1h 14m
Nas: Time Is Illmatic
The journey. The music. The legacy.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Producer
One9, Erik Parker
Cinematography
Frank Larson
Music
Brian Satz
Editor
One9
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Nas
Self
Alicia Keys
Self
Busta Rhymes
Self
Q-Tip
Self
Pete Rock
Self
Fab 5 Freddy
Self
M.C. Serch
Self
Marley Marl
Self
Pharrell Williams
Self
Cornel West
Self
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Self
// crew
Crew
One9
Director, Editor, Producer
Erik Parker
Writer, Producer
Martha Diaz
Producer
Tuma Basa
Producer
Eric Rigaud
Producer
Charles Roberson
Producer
Ann Bennett
Producer
Anthony Saleh
Producer
David Zieff
Editor
Frank Larson
Director of Photography
Brian Satz
Original Music Composer
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