SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)(2025)
A Questlove Jawn
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) 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.
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025) is a documentary and music film directed by Questlove, released on January 23, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Sly Stone, André 3000, George Clinton and D'Angelo. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Questlove
- Producers:
- Derik Murray, Joseph Patel
- Cinematographer:
- Laura Merians Gonçalves
- Production:
- Stardust Films, Network Entertainment, MRC, RadicalMedia, id8 mm., Two One Five Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025) Trailer
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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius).
Sundance Film Festival Moments
Featurette
Meet the Artist 2025: Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson on “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)”
Featurette
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) Cast & Crew
Main 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
Nile Rodgers
as Self
Rose Stone
as Self
- Jerry Martini
Jerry Martini
as Self
- Freddie Stone
Freddie Stone
as Self
Greg Errico
as Self
Cynthia Robinson
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Questlove, produced by Derik Murray and Joseph Patel.
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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 20 ratings.
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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) online?
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Who stars in SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)?
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The main cast of SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025) includes Sly Stone, André 3000, George Clinton, D'Angelo and Vernon Reid. The film was directed by Questlove. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) released?
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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) was released on January 23, 2025 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) worth watching?
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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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