Nas: Time Is Illmatic

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]

Nas: 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 98%, with an average rating of 7.30/10 based on 41 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]