SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

Name: SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
Director: Questlove
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2025
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Sly Stone, André 3000, George Clinton, D'Angelo, Vernon Reid

"A Questlove Jawn"

6.9/10

2025

1h 52m

Documentary

Music

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.

Cast

Sly Stone

André 3000

George Clinton

D'Angelo

Vernon Reid

Chaka Khan

Nile Rodgers

Rose Stone

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

Overview

Cast

Director

Status

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