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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

R20251h 52mQuestlove
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 77

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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.

DocumentaryMusic
Music DocumentaryAfrican American

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What is SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025) about?

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.

Who stars in SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)?

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) stars Sly Stone (Self), André 3000 (Self), George Clinton (Self), D'Angelo (Self), Vernon Reid (Self). The film was directed by Questlove.

How long is SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)?

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2025. It is rated R.

Is SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) worth watching?

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Documentary, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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