SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
A Questlove Jawn
Production
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.
Trailers & Videos
Official Trailer
The American Flag
The Impact of 'Family Affair'
Sly's Drum Machine
Sundance Film Festival Moments
Meet the Artist 2025: Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson on “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)”
Teaser
Cast
Sly Stone
Self
André 3000
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George Clinton
Self
D'Angelo
Self
Vernon Reid
Self
Chaka Khan
Self
Nile Rodgers
Self
Greg Errico
Self
Cynthia Robinson
Self
Larry Graham
Self
Q-Tip
Self
Clive Davis
Self
dream hampton
Self
Dick Cavett
Self
Questlove
Self
Prince
Self (Archival Footage)
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