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]
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| Directed by | One9 |
| Written by | Erik Parker |
| Produced by | One9 Erik Parker Anthony Saleh |
| Starring | Nas Jabari Jones Olu Dara |
| Cinematography | Frank Larson |
| Edited by | David Zieff One9 John Kanellidis |
| Music by | B. Satz |
Production company | Illa Films |
| Distributed by | Tribeca Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 74 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Box office | $164,540[1] |
Reception
editNas: Time Is Illmatic received positive reviews from most critics. The film's Metacritic score is 72/100 based on 14 critical reviews,[8] and its Rotten Tomatoes score is 100%, with an average rating of 7.38/10 based on 38 reviews.[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]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "NAS: Time is Illmatic (2014) - Box Office Mojo". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- ^ "Nas: Time Is Illmatic | Tribeca Film". Tribeca Film. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
- ^ Tsai, Martin (1 October 2014). "Review: 'Nas: Time Is Illmatic' is a reminder of rap's potential". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
- ^ Graham, Adam (10 October 2014). "Review: "Nas: Time Is Illmatic"". The Detroit News. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
- ^ Rapold, Nicolas (30 September 2014). "In 'Nas: Time Is Illmatic,' a Rapper Revisits His Roots". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
- ^ Foundas, Scott (17 April 2014). "'Time Is Illmatic' Review: A Heartfelt Look Back at Nas' Debut Album". Variety. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
- ^ Brooks, Brian (3 October 2014). "Men Women and Children, Nas: Time Is Illmatic, Specialty B.O. Preview". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
- ^ "Nas: Time Is Illmatic Reviews - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ "Nas: Time Is Illmatic - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ McClintock, Pamela (2 April 2014). "Tribeca: Nas Documentary 'Time is Illmatic' to Receive Inaugural Candescent Award". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- ^ Variety Staff. "Contenders: Documentary Feature". Variety.
