A Questlove Jawn

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

6.9 (17 votes)• 2025• 112m•Released

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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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Languages: English

Director: Questlove

Starring Cast: Sly Stone, André 3000, George Clinton, D'Angelo, Vernon Reid, Chaka Khan

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