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

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

2025-1h 52min
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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.

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Directed by Questlove

Writers

Stars Sly Stone André 3000 George Clinton

Videos

Thumbnail of the video: The American Flag

The American Flag

Thumbnail of the video: The Impact of 'Family Affair'

The Impact of 'Family Affair'

Thumbnail of the video: Sly's Drum Machine

Sly's Drum Machine

Thumbnail of the video: Sundance Film Festival Moments

Sundance Film Festival Moments

Thumbnail of the video: Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Thumbnail of the video: 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)”

Thumbnail of the video: Teaser

Teaser

Cast

Sly Stone's picture in the cast

Sly Stone

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André 3000's picture in the cast

André 3000

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George Clinton's picture in the cast

George Clinton

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D'Angelo's picture in the cast

D'Angelo

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Vernon Reid's picture in the cast

Vernon Reid

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Chaka Khan's picture in the cast

Chaka Khan

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Nile Rodgers's picture in the cast

Nile Rodgers

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Rose Stone's picture in the cast

Rose Stone

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Jerry Martini's picture in the cast

Jerry Martini

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Freddie Stone's picture in the cast

Freddie Stone

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Greg Errico's picture in the cast

Greg Errico

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Cynthia Robinson's picture in the cast

Cynthia Robinson

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