SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
2025
★★★☆☆ 6.9/10
⏱️ 112 min
📅 Released
🌐 EN
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.

Where to Watch (US)

Stream

Hulu

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

Crew

Director
Questlove
Producer
Questlove, Zarah Zohlman, Shawn Gee

Production

MRC Non-Fiction, Stardust Films, Two One Five Entertainment, Network Entertainment, MRC

Keywords

music documentaryafrican american