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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

⭐️ 7.0 | 112 min | Documentary , Music | January 23rd, 2025

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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  • Disney Plus
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

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Directors

> Questlove (Director)

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Cast

Sly Stone

Sly Stone

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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

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Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan

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Nile Rodgers

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

Greg Errico

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Cynthia Robinson

Cynthia Robinson

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