Nas' Documentary Time Is Illmatic will soon be readily available. Tribeca Film announced today (May 13) that its North American branch had acquired film and expect its theatrical and VOD release to come this October. The release will also include special performances from Nas in select cities.

The documentary written by Erik Parker and directed by One9 premiered the opening night of the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival, outlining what went in to creating Nas' classic debut album Illmatic.

Receiving support from The Ford Foundation’s Just Films and Tribeca Film Institute’s Tribeca All Access program, Parker and One9 also  produced the film with Anthony Saleh.

Nas is grateful for for how this love letter to the streets of NYC has been received. In a statement from Tribeca Film he said,"I want to thank Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and the Tribeca Film family for all of the love & support they've given Time Is Illmatic. It is an honor to be in partnership with them. I feel there is a cultural kinship bonded by the city of New York."

Tribeca Enterprises CEO and co-founder is also proud of the documentary's success as well as it's creators.

"We began this journey with filmmakers One9 and Erik Parker when they conceived of the idea for the film in 2010 and supported them with funding through the Tribeca Film Institute to complete their vision," said Jane Rosenthal. "We were privileged to open the 2014 Festival with the world premiere of this powerful story of an artist's journey through the toughest of conditions and times."

One9 said he is confident in the partnership with Tribeca Film and  believes it is the proper platform for this "American experience."

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