04 Apr 2014
Nas: Time Is Illmatic
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.
Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
Having forged a 20-year run as one of the most innovative and influential hip hop bands of all time, the Queens NY collective known as 'A Tribe Called Quest' have kept a generation hungry for more of their groundbreaking music since their much publicized breakup in 1998. Michael Rapaport documents the inner workings and behind the scenes drama that follows the band to this day. He explores what's next for, what many claim, are the pioneers of alternative rap.
Top Billed Cast
Mary J. Blige Self
Common Self
Q-Tip Self
Michael Rapaport Self
Phife Dawg Self
Yasiin Bey Self
Ludacris Self
Pharrell Williams Self
Ghostface Killah Self
Pete Rock Self
Questlove Self
Jarobi White Self
Busta Rhymes Self
Freddy Rodríguez Self
Too $hort Self
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