SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
Jan 23 2025
•2h 52m
•Documentary, Music
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.
Cast
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Sly Stone
Self
André 3000
Self
George Clinton
Self
D'Angelo
Self
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