Nas: Time Is Illmatic
Cast & Crew
Cast
Nas
Self
Busta Rhymes
Self
Cornel West
Self
Pharrell Williams
Self
Swizz Beatz
Self
Alicia Keys
Self
Crew
One9
director
Erik Parker
writer
The story behind Nas's groundbreaking debut album 'Illmatic, ' and the early life of one of the most talented rappers of all time. Featuring Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, Q-Tip, and Busta Rhymes.
Nas: Time Is Illmatic is a 2014 documentary film directed by One9 and produced by One9, Erik Parker and Anthony Saleh. The film recounts the circumstances leading up to Nas' 1994 debut album Illmatic. Released on the 20th anniversary of Illmatic, the film includes interviews with Nas, his brother and father, and figures from the East Coast hip hop scene. The movie premiered during the opening night of the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival, on April 16, 2014.