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

6.9/10 • 112 min • Documentary Music

Overview

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

Sly Stone

André 3000

George Clinton

D'Angelo

Vernon Reid

Chaka Khan

Nile Rodgers

Rose Stone

Self

Greg Errico

Cynthia Robinson

Self (archive footage)

Larry Graham

Q-Tip

Clive Davis

Jimmy Jam

Terry Lewis

dream hampton

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