Coming off the heels of it’s Tribeca Film Festival opening night debut, Tribeca Film announced that the company is acquiring North American rights to One9’s Time
“I want to thank Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal & the Tribeca Film family for all of the love & support they’ve given Time Is Illmatic,” Nas stated. “It is an honor to be in partnership with them. I feel there is a cultural kinship bonded by the city of New York.”
“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, Co-founder and CEO of Tribeca Enterprises. “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 which was followed by a spectacular performance of the album by Nas. The film is unique. Nas’ is the truest of artist reflecting his community. Tribeca was founded on community and filmmaking and we could not be more proud of our continuing association with a work as honest and inspirational as Time Is Illmatic.”
Tribeca Film is planning a simultaneous theatrical and VOD release in October along with performances from NAS in select cities. Additionally an educational youth screening series will complement the release.