SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025)
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.
Director: Questlove
Stars: Sly Stone, André 3000, George Clinton, D'Angelo
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) is a 2025 American Documentary/Music film directed by Questlove, starring Sly Stone, André 3000, George Clinton, D'Angelo. It runs 1h 52m and is rated R. The film holds a 7.1/10 rating from 20 votes on TMDB.
Cast
Sly Stone
Self
André 3000
Self
George Clinton
Self
D'Angelo
Self
Vernon Reid
Self
Chaka Khan
Self
Nile Rodgers
Self
Rose Stone
Self
Jerry Martini
Self
Freddie Stone
Self
Greg Errico
Self
Cynthia Robinson
Self (archive footage)
Details
| Release Date | Jan 23, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States, Canada |
| Original Language | English |
| Also Known As | Sly Stone, The Burden of Black Genius, SLY LIVES!, O Legado de Sly & The Family Stone, SLY LIVES!: El legado de un genio |
| Runtime | 1h 52m |
| Rating | R (US) |
| Production | Stardust Films, Network Entertainment, MRC |
| IMDb ID | tt26424928 |
| TMDB ID | 847692 |
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