SPECIAL NAS: TIME IS ILLMATIC ONE-NIGHT-ONLY NATIONAL SCREENINGS ON OCTOBER

SPECIAL NAS: TIME IS ILLMATIC ONE-NIGHT-ONLY NATIONAL SCREENINGS ON OCTOBER 2 September 15th, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SPECIAL NAS: TIME IS ILLMATIC ONE-NIGHT-ONLY NATIONAL SCREENINGS ON OCTOBER 2

SNEAK PEEK ENGAGEMENTS TO PRECEDE ON DEMAND RELEASE STARTING OCTOBER 3

New York, NY [September 15, 2014] The documentary on legendary MC Nas' making of the 1994 landmark debut album Illmatic', Nas: Time Is Illmatic, will hit movie theaters across America on October 2, 2014 for a one-night-only special showing of the film. Audiences nationwide will have the rare opportunity to experience the story behind one of hip-hop's most influential albums of all-time on the big screen.

Nas: Time Is Illmatic will become available on demand, iTunes, and other VOD providers starting Friday, October 3 and the film will first release theatrically in New York and Los Angeles starting on October 1 distributed by Tribeca Film.

Twenty years after the release of Nas s groundbreaking debut album Illmatic, Nas: Time Is Illmatic takes us into the heart of his creative process. Returning to his childhood home in Queensbridge, Nas shares stories of his upbringing, his influences from the music of his jazz musician father Olu Dara to the burgeoning hip-hop scene in New York City and the obstacles he faced before his major label signing at age 19. Featuring interviews with his Illmatic producers (Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, L.E.S., and DJ Premier) and musical peers (including Pharrell Williams and Alicia Keys), Nas: Time Is Illmatic is a thrilling account of Nas evolution from a young street poet to a visionary MC.

The documentary is directed by multimedia artist, One9, written by Erik Parker, and produced by One9, Parker, and Anthony Saleh. The film was supported by The Ford Foundation's JustFilms, Tribeca Film Institute's Tribeca All Access program, and Hennessy V.S. to help bring Nas' inspiring story of tireless pursuit of excellence to audiences nationwide.

Tickets are now on sale for all special screenings at the theaters websites or via the Buy Ticket links.

Following are the one night only engagements:

ONE NIGHT ONLY SCREENINGS

Atlanta, GA AMC Phipps Plaza Buy Tickets

AMC Southlake 24 Buy Tickets

Austin, TX Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar Buy Tickets

Baltimore, MD Charles Theatre Buy Tickets

AMC Owings Mills 17 Buy Tickets

Charlotte, NC AMC Carolina 22 Buy Tickets

AMC Concord 24 Buy Tickets

Chicago, IL AMC Loews Crestwood 8 Buy Tickets

Music Box Buy Tickets

Dallas, TX Angelika Film Center Buy Tickets

Denver, CO AMC Highlands Ranch 24 Buy Tickets

Sie Film Center Buy Tickets

Fairfax, VA Angelika Film Center Mosaic Buy Tickets

Fort Worth, TX AMC Grapevine 30 Buy Tickets

Houston, TX Sundance Cinemas Tickets on Sale Soon

AMC Studio 30 Buy Tickets

Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park Buy Tickets

Alamo Drafthouse Vintage Park Tickets on Sale Soon

Jacksonville AMC Orange Park 24 Buy Tickets

Miami, FL O Cinema Wynwood Buy Tickets

AMC Aventura 24 Buy Tickets

Milwaukee, WI AMC Mayfair Mall 18 Buy Tickets

Minneapolis, MN Undergound Film Festival Buy Tickets

Nashville, TN Belcourt Theatre Buy Tickets

Oakland, CA The New Parkway Theater Buy Tickets

Orlando, FL AMC Altamonte Mall 18 Buy Tickets

Phoenix, AZ AMC Arrowhead 14 Buy Tickets

Plano, TX Angelika Film Center Buy Tickets

Portland, OR Cinema 21 Buy Tickets

Sacramento, CA Tower Theatre Buy Tickets

San Antonio, TX AMC Rivercenter 11 Buy Tickets

San Diego, CA Reading Cinemas Gaslamp 15 Buy Tickets

Reading Cinemas Town Square 14 Buy Tickets

San Francisco, CA Roxie Theatre Buy Tickets

Seattle, WA Sundance Cinemas Tickets on Sale Soon

AMC Pacific Place 11 Buy Tickets

St. Louis, MO AMC West Olive 16 Buy Tickets

Toronto, ON TIFF Bell Lightbox On Sale beginning September 26

Washington, DC Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market Buy Tickets

Winston-Salem, NC a/parture Cinema Buy Tickets

Nas will also be on tour in North America throughout October. Each show on the tour will be a special event where the film will screen followed by Nas performing Illmatic' start to finish. Cities and available tickets can be found here: http://www.nasirjones.com/events

Nas recently released a special 20th Anniversary edition of the album, titled Illmatic XX. PRESS HERE to download it now.

Follow #TimeIsIllmatic across all social platforms to hear from the filmmakers and Nas himself on the making of Nas: Time is Illmatic and the community that s been built around the album. Join fans in remembering their experience of listening to Illmatic' and the effect of Nas voice on generations of hip hop fans. Learn more about attending a screening or purchasing the film on demand at Tribecafilm.org/Nas. Follow the film on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Press site and still images: http://tribecafilm.com/press-center/tribeca-film/films/53d2856cf5405f7f36000001

Trailer [YouTube]: http://youtu.be/ESkmaXnw8ow

Trailer [Download]: https://www.hightail.com/download/ZUcyWUhxUENoeVk5WThUQw

About Tribeca Film

Tribeca Film is a comprehensive distribution label dedicated to acquiring and releasing independent films across multiple platforms, including theatrical, video-on-demand, digital, home video and television. It is an initiative from Tribeca Enterprises designed to provide new platforms for how film can be experienced, while supporting filmmakers and introducing audiences to films they might not otherwise see. Current and upcoming Tribeca Film releases include Gia Coppola's Palo Alto, David MacKenzie's Starred Up and Nas: Time Is Illmatic.

Press Contacts:

Tribeca Film

Tammie Rosen, 212-941-2003, trosen@tribecaenterprises.com

Brandon Rohwer, 212-941-2038,

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