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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

2025 · 112 min · 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.

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Where to watch in the United States

IncludedHulu

Creators

Questlove — Director

Top cast

Sly Stone portraitSly StoneSelfAndré 3000 portraitAndré 3000SelfGeorge Clinton portraitGeorge ClintonSelfD'Angelo portraitD'AngeloSelfVernon Reid portraitVernon ReidSelfChaka Khan portraitChaka KhanSelfNile Rodgers portraitNile RodgersSelfRose Stone portraitRose StoneSelfJJerry MartiniSelfFFreddie StoneSelf

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