SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
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.
Release Date:
2025-01-23
Runtime:
112 minutes
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Written by:
Unknown
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Starring:
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
No photo available
Jerry Martini
as Self
No photo available
Freddie Stone
as Self
Greg Errico
as Self
Cynthia Robinson
as Self (archive footage)
Larry Graham
as Self
No photo available
Rustee Allen
Q-Tip
as Self
Clive Davis
as Self
Jimmy Jam
as Self
Terry Lewis
as Self
dream hampton
as Self
No photo available
Ruth Copeland
as Self
No photo available
Phunne Robinson
No photo available
Sylvester Stewart Jr.
Dick Cavett
as Self
Ed Sullivan
as Self (archive footage)
David Letterman
Mike Douglas
as Self (archive footage)
Questlove
as Self
Prince
as Self (archive footage)
Grace Slick
LL Cool J