SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
A Questlove Jawn
6.9(11 votes)
2025
1h 52m
Documentary
Music
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.
Production
MRC Non-Fiction, Stardust Films, Two One Five Entertainment, Network Entertainment, MRC
Cast
Sly Stone
Self
André 3000
Self
George Clinton
Self
D'Angelo
Self
Vernon Reid
Self
Chaka Khan
Self
Nile Rodgers
Self
Rose Stone
Self
Jerry Martini
Self
Freddie Stone
Self
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