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

Movie • 2025 • 1h 52m • Documentary / Music

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

★ 7.1 on TMDB (20 votes)

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Story

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.

Where to watch in India

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Directed by

Questlove

Cast

Sly Stone as SelfAndré 3000 as SelfGeorge Clinton as SelfD'Angelo as SelfVernon Reid as SelfChaka Khan as SelfNile Rodgers as SelfRose Stone as SelfJerry Martini as SelfFreddie Stone as Self

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