SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

112 mins | Documentary, Music | Jan. 23, 2025

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.

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

112 mins | Documentary, Music | Jan. 23, 2025

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
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.
IMDb rating 7.6
Producers Media Rights Capital, Network Entertainment, MRC Non-Fiction, Stardust Films, Two One Five Entertainment
Original title SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
Directors Questlove
Writers

Cast

Sly Stone

as Self

André 3000

as Self