Film·2025·R·1h 52m

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

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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 by Questlove

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Cast

12 credited

Sly Stone
Sly StoneSelf
André 3000
André 3000Self
George Clinton
George ClintonSelf
D'Angelo
D'AngeloSelf
Vernon Reid
Vernon ReidSelf
Chaka Khan
Chaka KhanSelf
Nile Rodgers
Nile RodgersSelf
Rose Stone
Rose StoneSelf
Jerry Martini
Jerry MartiniSelf
Freddie Stone
Freddie StoneSelf
Greg Errico
Greg ErricoSelf
Cynthia Robinson
Cynthia RobinsonSelf (archive footage)

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