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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

7.1 2025 1h 52mR
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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.

Directed by Questlove

VISUAL ARCHIVE

Selected stills from the film

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CAST

The people behind the story

Sly Stone
Sly StoneSelf
André 3000
André 3000Self
George Clinton
George ClintonSelf
D'Angelo
D'AngeloSelf
Vernon Reid
Vernon ReidSelf
Chaka Khan
Chaka KhanSelf
Nile Rodgers
Nile RodgersSelf
Rose Stone
Rose StoneSelf
CURATED SCREEN

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