Self
Sly Stone
Self
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
“A Questlove Jawn”
6.9
2025
1h 52m
DocumentaryMusic
Director: Questlove
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.
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Clips (3)
The American Flag
The Impact of 'Family Affair'
Sly's Drum Machine
Featurettes (2)
Sundance Film Festival Moments
Meet the Artist 2025: Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson on “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)”
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