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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
“A Questlove Jawn”
7.1 / 10• 2025• 1h 52m•R• English
DocumentaryMusic
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Sly Stone
Self
Lead
André 3000
Self
George Clinton
Self
D'Angelo
Self
Vernon Reid
Self
Chaka Khan
Self
Nile Rodgers
Self
Rose Stone
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Questlove's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
