SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025-01-23)
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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.
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Status: Released
Release Date: 2025-01-23
Runtime: 1h 52m
Director: Questlove
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The American Flag
The Impact of 'Family Affair'
Sly's Drum Machine
Sundance Film Festival Moments
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Meet the Artist 2025: Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson on “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)”
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Sly Stone
Self
André 3000
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George Clinton
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D'Angelo
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Vernon Reid
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Chaka Khan
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Nile Rodgers
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Rose Stone
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Jerry Martini
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Freddie Stone
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Greg Errico
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Cynthia Robinson
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Larry Graham
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Q-Tip
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Clive Davis
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Jimmy Jam
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Terry Lewis
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dream hampton
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Ruth Copeland
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