SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025)

Name: SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2025
Duration: 112 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Sly Stone, André 3000, George Clinton, D'Angelo, Vernon Reid

1h 52m United States of America

Documentary Music

Plot

SLY LIVES! delves into the extraordinary journey of Sly & The Family Stone, the pioneering band fronted by the magnetic Sly Stone. This documentary not only celebrates their influential music and cultural impact but also highlights the heavy toll success can take on Black artists in America. Through captivating storytelling and rich archival footage, the film reveals the complexities of their achievements and the societal challenges they faced, offering a poignant exploration of legacy and the personal struggles intertwined with fame.

Cast

Sly Stone André 3000 George Clinton D'Angelo Vernon Reid Chaka Khan Nile Rodgers Rose Stone Jerry Martini Freddie Stone Greg Errico Cynthia Robinson Larry Graham Q-Tip Clive Davis