Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius)
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Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius)

Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius) (2025)

Genres - Documentary, Music  |   Release Date - Feb 13, 2025  |   Run Time - 112 min.  |   Countries - United States of America  |   MPAA Rating - TV-MA
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Sly Lives! is a 2025 American documentary film, directed by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson. It explores the life, career, and legacy of Sly and the Family Stone.

Movie Info

Official Site

https://www.hulu.com/movie/98d14eec-caa7-4974-ba2e-ad34a17d6f8f

Themes

Art/Music | Coming of Age/Teen | Family Relationships | Redemption | True Stories

Tags

Black Artists In America, Burden Of Success, Charismatic Band Leader, Documentary Film 2025, Enigmatic Personality, Examination Of Life And Career, Music Documentary, Music History, Music Industry, Musical Legacy, Rise And Fall Of A Band, Sly & The Family Stone

Part of Collection

The Black Experience

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Alternate Titles

O Legado de Sly & The Family Stone
BR
SLY LIVES!
US
SLY LIVES!: El legado de un genio
ES
Sly Stone
US
The Burden of Black Genius
US