music documentary,african american

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025)

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

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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Cast & Crew

Director
Questlove
  • Profile picture of Sly Stone
    Self Sly Stone
  • Profile picture of André 3000
    Self André 3000
  • Profile picture of George Clinton
    Self George Clinton
  • Profile picture of D'Angelo
    Self D'Angelo
  • Profile picture of Vernon Reid
    Self Vernon Reid
  • Profile picture of Chaka Khan
    Self Chaka Khan
  • Profile picture of Nile Rodgers
    Self Nile Rodgers
  • Profile picture of Greg Errico
    Self Greg Errico

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Keywords

  • music documentary
  • african american