SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 23, 2025

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

MRC,RadicalMedia,Network Entertainment,MRC Non-Fiction,Stardust Films,Two One Five Entertainment,id8 mm.

Cast

Sly Stone,André 3000,George Clinton,D'Angelo,Vernon Reid,Chaka Khan,Nile Rodgers,Rose Stone,Jerry Martini,Freddie Stoneand 27 more

Director

Questlove

Producer

Common,Derik Murray,Questlove,Shelby Stone,Zarah Zohlman,Shawn Gee,Derek Dudley,Joseph Patel,Brian Gersh,Jon Kamen,Dave Sirulnick,Ali Pejman,Kent Wingerak,Paul Gertz,Amit Day

Cinematography

Laura Merians Gonçalves

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

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