SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) Poster

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

71.00% | January 23, 2025 | 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.

Featured Crew

Questlove
Director
Questlove
Executive Producer
Common
Executive Producer

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

Images

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Videos

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