Documentary ·Music · United States of America · 2025 · 1h 52m

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

Director

Questlove

Cast

Sly Stone as Self André 3000 as Self George Clinton as Self D'Angelo as Self Vernon Reid as Self Chaka Khan as Self

Crew

Laura Merians Gonçalves — Director of Photography Derik Murray — Producer Joseph Patel — Producer

Tagline

A Questlove Jawn

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

music documentary african american

Key Collaborators

Questlove Director Laura Merians Gonçalves Director of Photography Derik Murray Producer Joseph Patel Producer

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