SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) poster image
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)(2025)
• Documentary, Music • 1h 52m
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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.

Director
Questlove

Featured Cast (19)

Sly Stone image
Sly Stone
Self
André 3000 image
André 3000
Self
George Clinton image
George Clinton
Self
D'Angelo image
D'Angelo
Self
Vernon Reid image
Vernon Reid
Self
Chaka Khan image
Chaka Khan
Self
Nile Rodgers image
Nile Rodgers
Self
Rose Stone image
Rose Stone
Self
Jerry Martini image
Jerry Martini
Self

Backgrounds (17)

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