Film
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
2025· R· 1h 52m· 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.
2025-01-23
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Key Crew
DirectorQuestlove
ProducerDerik Murray
Director of PhotographyLaura Merians Gonçalves
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 20 crew)
Details
Released2025-01-23
Runtime1h 52m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosStardust Films · Network Entertainment · MRC
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America · Canada
Rating6.9/10 · 16 votes
Original languageen
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