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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.
SLY LIVES!
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Oscar®-winning filmmaker Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson directs his sophomore feature documentary follow-up to “Summer of Soul.” SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) examines the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone, the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic and enigmatic Sly Stone. This film captures the rise, reign and subsequent fade-out of one of pop music’s most influential artists, but also shines a light on how Black artists in America navigate the unseen burden that comes with their success. Drawing from his own personal experience and relationships, Questlove tells an empathetic human story about the cost of genius, reframing the way we all engage with pop culture.
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- Duration:
- 1h 50m
- Release Date:
- 2025
- Genre:
- Documentaries,
- Music,
- Biography
- Rating:
- Director:
- Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson
- Starring:
- Greg Errico
- Larry Graham
- Jerry Martini
- Rustee Allen
- André 3000
- Novena Carmel
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