
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
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.
Documentary
Music
- Release Date
Jan 23, 2025
- Popularity: 0.6218
- 6 votes
- Directed by
Questlove
- Productions
MRC Non-Fiction (US)Stardust Films Two One Five Entertainment (US)Network Entertainment (CA)MRC (US)
- Budget
Revenue: NA
Duration: 1h 52 min
Top Cast
Crew & Team

Common
Executive Producer

Derik Murray
Producer

Questlove
Executive Producer

Shelby Stone
Executive Producer

Zarah Zohlman
Executive Producer

Shawn Gee
Executive Producer

Derek Dudley
Executive Producer

Joseph Patel
Producer

Brian Gersh
Executive Producer

Jon Kamen
Executive Producer

Dave Sirulnick
Executive Producer

Ali Pejman
Executive Producer

Kent Wingerak
Executive Producer

Paul Gertz
Executive Producer

Amit Day
Executive Producer
Trailer & Videos
- HDClip
The American Flag
- HDClip
The Impact of 'Family Affair'
- HDClip
Sly's Drum Machine
- HDFeaturette
Sundance Film Festival Moments