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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025)

6.8/10 1h 52m Jan 23, 2025
Documentary Music

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.

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Movie Details

Original Title SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.4

Cast

Sly Stone
Sly Stone
Self
Popularity: 0.3
André 3000
André 3000
Self
Popularity: 2.7
George Clinton
George Clinton
Self
Popularity: 4.0
D'Angelo
D'Angelo
Self
Popularity: 0.5
Vernon Reid
Vernon Reid
Self
Popularity: 1.2
Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan
Self
Popularity: 1.2
Nile Rodgers
Nile Rodgers
Self
Popularity: 0.3
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Rose Stone
Self
Popularity: 0.4
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Jerry Martini
Self
Popularity: 0.6
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Freddie Stone
Self
Popularity: 0.4
Greg Errico
Greg Errico
Self
Popularity: 0.2
Cynthia Robinson
Cynthia Robinson
Self
Popularity: 0.4

Key Crew

Executive Producer Questlove, Zarah Zohlman, Shawn Gee
Director Questlove
Producer Derik Murray, Joseph Patel

Production

MRC Non-Fiction
US
Stardust Films
Two One Five Entertainment
US
Network Entertainment
CA
MRC
US

Videos & Trailers

The American Flag
The American Flag
Clip
The Impact of 'Family Affair'
The Impact of 'Family Affair'
Clip
Sly's Drum Machine
Sly's Drum Machine
Clip
Sundance Film Festival Moments
Sundance Film Festival Moments
Featurette
Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer
Meet the Artist 2025: Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson on “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)”
Meet the Artist 2025: Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson on “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)”
Featurette

Image Gallery

Backdrops
Backdrop Image
Backdrop Image
Backdrop Image

Keywords

music documentary african american

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Details
Release Date January 23, 2025
Runtime 1h 52m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.4
Links
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