SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

2025 | 112 min | 7.1
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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Cast

Sly Stone

Sly Stone

Self

 André 3000

André 3000

Self

 George Clinton

George Clinton

Self

 D'Angelo

D'Angelo

Self

 Vernon Reid

Vernon Reid

Self

 Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan

Self

 Nile Rodgers

Nile Rodgers

Self

 Rose Stone

Rose Stone

Self

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