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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

A Questlove Jawn

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.

DocumentaryMusic

Release: 2025-01-23Runtime: 112 minRating: 7.1 (14)

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

Crew

Questlove

Questlove

Executive Producer

Questlove

Questlove

Director

Zarah Zohlman

Executive Producer

Shawn Gee

Executive Producer

Common

Common

Executive Producer

Derek Dudley

Executive Producer

Shelby Stone

Executive Producer

Derik Murray

Producer

Joseph Patel

Producer

Brian Gersh

Executive Producer

Clips & Videos

Sundance Film Festival Moments

Sundance Film Festival Moments

Meet the Artist 2025: Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson on “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)”

Meet the Artist 2025: Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson on “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)”