''Nas: Time Is Illmatic'' is a 2014

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directed by One9 and produced by One9, Erik Parker and Anthony Saleh. The film recounts the circumstances leading up to

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' 1994 debut album ''

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''. Released on the 20th anniversary of ''Illmatic'', the film includes interviews with Nas, his brother and father, and figures from the

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scene. ''Nas: Time Is Illmatic'' premiered during the opening night of the 2014

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, on April 16, 2014. The project received a grant from Tribeca All Access and additional funding from the

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Reception

''Nas: Time Is Illmatic'' received positive reviews from most critics. The film's

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score is 72/100 based on 14 critical reviews, and its

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score is 98%, with an average rating of 7.30/10 based on 41 reviews. The documentary was a recipient of a Candescent Award. ''Nas: Time Is Illmatic'' was considered by ''

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'' magazine to be a likely contender to be nominated for the

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, but did not receive a nomination.

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