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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)(2025)
Status: Released
Date: 2025-01-23
83%
4 Votes
Time: 1h 52m
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
MRC Non-Fiction
Stardust Films
Movie: SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
Top 10 Billed Cast
Sly Stone
Self
André 3000
Self
George Clinton
Self
D'Angelo
Self
Vernon Reid
Self
Chaka Khan
Self
Nile Rodgers
Self
Video Trailer SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Meet the Artist 2025: Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson on “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)”
Sly's Drum Machine
Sundance Film Festival Moments
Teaser
The American Flag
The Impact of 'Family Affair'
All 7 videos
Official Trailer - Trailer
Meet the Artist 2025: Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson on “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)” - Featurette
Sly's Drum Machine - Clip
Sundance Film Festival Moments - Featurette
Teaser - Teaser
The American Flag - Clip
The Impact of 'Family Affair' - Clip
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