SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
2025·Movie·1h 52m
Documentary, Music
7.1 / 10 (20 votes)
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.
- Directed by
- Questlove
- Original language
- English
- Released
- 23 January 2025
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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
- JM
Jerry Martini
Self
- FS
Freddie Stone
Self
Greg Errico
Self
Cynthia Robinson
Self (archive footage)