SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

A Questlove Jawn

  • Rated 7.1 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 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.

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Director
Questlove
Starring
Sly Stone, André 3000, George Clinton, D'Angelo

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

  • Rose Stone

    Rose Stone

    Self

  • Jerry Martini

    Self

  • Freddie Stone

    Self

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