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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
A Questlove Jawn
Jan 23, 2025 · 1h 52m
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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.
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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
Directed by
Questlove
DETAILS
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Stardust Films, Network Entertainment, MRC, RadicalMedia, id8 mm., Two One Five Entertainment
Country
US
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