SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
“A Questlove Jawn”
2025•R•1h 52m•6.9•Released
DocumentaryMusic
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.
Director
Questlove
Languages
English
Studio
Stardust Films
Cast
Sly Stone
Self
André 3000
Self
George Clinton
Self
D'Angelo
Self
Vernon Reid
Self
Chaka Khan
Self
Nile Rodgers
Self
Rose Stone
Self
Jerry Martini
Self
Freddie Stone
Self
Greg Errico
Self
Cynthia Robinson
Self (archive footage)
Larry Graham
Self
Rustee Allen
Q-Tip
Self
Production
Company
Stardust Films
Company
Network Entertainment
Company
MRC
Company
RadicalMedia
Company
id8 mm.
Company
Two One Five Entertainment
Producer
Derik Murray
Producer
Joseph Patel
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