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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
★ 7.1/10•2025•1h 52m•R•Documentary•Music

A Questlove Jawn

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

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 52m
LanguageEN
Release DateJan 23, 2025

Actors

Sly Stone

Sly Stone

Self

André 3000

André 3000

Self

George Clinton

George Clinton

Self

D'Angelo

D'Angelo

Self

Vernon Reid

Vernon Reid

Self

Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan

Self

Nile Rodgers

Nile Rodgers

Self

Rose Stone

Rose Stone

Self

Jerry Martini

Self

Freddie Stone

Self

Greg Errico

Greg Errico

Self

Cynthia Robinson

Cynthia Robinson

Self (archive footage)

Larry Graham

Larry Graham

Self

Rustee Allen

Q-Tip

Q-Tip

Self

Clive Davis

Clive Davis

Self

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