Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius)
2025 · Movie · R · 112 min · ★ 6.9 · 84% critics
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.
Also known as Sly Stone · The Burden of Black Genius · SLY LIVES!
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Details
- Original title
- SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
- Years
- 2025
- Release date
- 2025-01-23
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 84/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (16 votes)
Themes
- music documentary
- african american
Cast & crew
Sly Stone
as Self
André 3000
as Self
George Clinton
as Self
D'Angelo
as Self
Vernon Reid
as Self
Chaka Khan
as Self
Nile Rodgers
as Self
Rose Stone
as Self
- JM
Jerry Martini
as Self
- FS
Freddie Stone
as Self
Directed by Questlove