SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
11 reviews
Documentary/Music
1h 52m
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...
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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.
- DirectorQuestlove
- Release23 January 2025
- Genre
- Duration1h 52m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate11 reviews
- ProductionsMRC Non-Fiction, Stardust Films, Two One Five Entertainment, Network Entertainment, MRC 
Cast

Sly Stone
Self

André 3000
Self

George Clinton
Self

D'Angelo
Self

Vernon Reid
Self

Chaka Khan
Self

Nile Rodgers
Self

Greg Errico
Self

Cynthia Robinson
Self

Larry Graham
Self

Q-Tip
Self

Clive Davis
Self

dream hampton
Self

Dick Cavett
Self

Ed Sullivan

David Letterman

Mike Douglas

Questlove
Self

Prince
Self (Archival Footage)

Grace Slick

LL Cool J

Janet Jackson

Connie Chung

Bobby Womack
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