SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025)

  • R
  • 01/23/2025 (US)
  • Documentary, Music
  • 1h 52m

Overview

An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone – the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic Sly Stone – that captures the band's reign while shedding light on the burden that comes with success for Black artists in America.

Questlove

Director

Cast

Sly Stone's headshot

Sly Stone

Self
André 3000's headshot

André 3000

Self
George Clinton's headshot

George Clinton

Self
D'Angelo's headshot

D'Angelo

Self
Vernon Reid's headshot

Vernon Reid

Self
Chaka Khan's headshot

Chaka Khan

Self
Nile Rodgers's headshot

Nile Rodgers

Self
Rose Stone's headshot

Rose Stone

Self

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