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

Documentary · Music

Overview

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

• 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 as Self
• Freddie Stone as Self

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