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

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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

A Questlove Jawn

2025·1h 52m·Released

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.

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Sly Stone

Sly Stone

Self

André 3000

André 3000

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George Clinton

George Clinton

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D'Angelo

D'Angelo

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Vernon Reid

Vernon Reid

Self

Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan

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