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

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025)

69% User Rating
1h 52min
Documentary
Music

"A Questlove Jawn"

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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Sly Stone

Sly Stone

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André 3000

André 3000

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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

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Rose Stone

Self

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Jerry Martini

Self

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Freddie Stone

Self

Greg Errico

Greg Errico

Self

Cynthia Robinson

Cynthia Robinson

Self

Larry Graham

Larry Graham

Self

Q-Tip

Q-Tip

Self

Clive Davis

Clive Davis

Self

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Jimmy Jam

Self

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Terry Lewis

Self

dream hampton

dream hampton

Self

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Ruth Copeland

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Dick Cavett

Dick Cavett

Self

Questlove

Questlove

Self

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The American Flag

The American Flag

The Impact of 'Family Affair'

The Impact of 'Family Affair'

Sly's Drum Machine

Sly's Drum Machine

Sundance Film Festival Moments

Sundance Film Festival Moments

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

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)”

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