CinemaOSMovie · 2025 · 1h 52m · R
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

A Questlove Jawn

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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.

Directed byQuestlove

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
EN
Released
January 23, 2025
Studios
Network EntertainmentMRCRadicalMedia

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
Questlove
Questlove
Produced by
Derik Murray
Joseph Patel

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