SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

6.9
2025
1h 52m
Released
DocumentaryMusic

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

Cast: Sly Stone, André 3000, George Clinton, D'Angelo, Vernon Reid, Chaka Khan, Nile Rodgers, Rose Stone

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