Nas: Time Is Illmatic

The journey. The music. The legacy.

2014·1h 14m·★ 6.9

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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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Best suited to viewers who want to leave a watch with something concrete to think about or learn from.

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Light commitment · 1h 14m

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