Nas: Time Is Illmatic
Apr 04 2014
•1h 14m
•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.
Cast
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Nas
Self
Alicia Keys
Self
Busta Rhymes
Self
Q-Tip
Self
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