Nas: Time is Illmatic

Cole Smithey

Kino Lorber Releases the Critically-Acclaimed Hip-Hop Documentary Nas: Time is Illmatic

Documentary exploring the life and music of visionary hip-hop artist Nas and his landmark debut album "Illmatic" will be released on DVD February 3 with never before seen bonus features including deleted scenes, "Remembering Illmatic," and more,

"A reminder of the potential and the promise that hip-hop truly holds." - The Los Angeles Times

"Nas fans rejoice! 'Time is Illmatic' was made for you."
- IndieWIRE

"As breathless and real as any street-corner rhyme."
- Entertainment Weekly

NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 28, 2015 - Kino Lorber is pleased to announce the DVD release of NAS: TIME IS ILLMATIC, a documentary about the life, music, and influences of this visionary hip-hop artist, looking back over the 20 years since the release of his influential first album, "Illmatic". Tracing Nas's life from his childhood experiences, to his role in the burgeoning New York hip-hop scene, NAS: TIME IS ILLMATIC explores the challenges he faced before signing his first deal with a major label.

NAS: TIME IS ILLMATIC is set to street on DVD February 3, 2015, with a SRP of $24.95. The DVD includes never before seen bonus features such as RememberingIllmatic, deleted scenes, a featurette, and the trailer.

The film opened the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival and was an official selection at numerous film festivals including IDFA 2014, St. Louis International Film Festival, Calgary International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival. Directed by award-winning multimedia artist and filmmaker One9, the documentarty includes interviews with Nas' musical collaborators and peers, including Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, L.E.S., DJ Premier, Pharrell Williams and Alicia Keys.

NAS: TIME IS ILLMATIC

Director: One9

Genre: Documentary

DVD Street Date: February 3, 2015

DVD SRP: $24.95

DVD UPC: 738329158026

NEVER BEFORE SEEN BONUS FEATURES:

Remembering Illmatic

Deleted Scenes

Featurette

Trailer

1.78:1, 16×9/74 minutes/English/5.1 Surround/Color

Nas: Time Is Illmatic Official Trailer 1 (2014) – Nas Documentary HD

About Kino Lorber:
With a library of 1,000 titles, Kino Lorber Inc. has been a leader in independent art house distribution for over 30 years, releasing over 25 films per year theatrically under its Kino Lorber, Kino Classics, and Alive Mind Cinema banners, including five Academy Award® nominated films in the last seven years. In addition, the company brings over 70 titles each year to the home entertainment market with DVD and Blu-ray releases under its five house brands, distributes a growing number of third party labels, and is a direct digital distributor to all major platforms including iTunes, Netflix, HULU, Amazon, Vimeo, Fandor and others.