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.
Alan
Alan do Rap was one of the precursors of Hip Hop in Salvador, who to promote his songs would invade the stage of famous hip hop acts and take the mic. Alan's journey shows the difficulties and injustices faced by young blacks from the periphery who try their hand at art and end up clashing with a racist, oppressive, and violent system.
Top Billed Cast
Alan do Rap Self
Alpha Blondy Self
Mano Brown Self
KL Jay Self
Raimundo Varela Self
MV Bill Self
Érica Saraiva Self (archive footage)
Léo Sampaio Self (archive footage)
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