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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

"A Questlove Jawn"

6.9/10 2025 1h 52m Released
DocumentaryMusic

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.

Director: Questlove
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Top 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
Jerry Martini
Self
 Freddie Stone
Freddie Stone
Self
 Greg Errico
Greg Errico
Self
 Cynthia Robinson
Cynthia Robinson
Self (archive footage)

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