SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

Original title: SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

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6.5/10

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1/23/2025

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1h 52min

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

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Synopsis

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.

Direction: Questlove

Producer: Derik Murray, Joseph Patel

Cast

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

Greg Errico

Greg Errico

Self

Cynthia Robinson

Cynthia Robinson

Self