

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
Visit website7.3/10 • 6
2025-01-23 • 1h 52m
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.
- Directors
- Questlove

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
Visit website2025-01-23 • 1h 52m
7.3/10 • 6
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.
- Directors
- Questlove
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsSly Stone
Self
André 3000
Self
George Clinton
Self
D'Angelo
Self
Vernon Reid
Self
Chaka Khan
Self
Nile Rodgers
Self
Rose Stone
Self
Jerry Martini
Self
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- English
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- Keywords
- music documentaryafrican american