SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

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1 hour 52 minutes

2025-01-23

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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 LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

Cast

Sly Stone

Self

André 3000

Self

George Clinton

Self

D'Angelo

Self

Vernon Reid

Self

Chaka Khan

Self

Nile Rodgers

Self

Rose Stone

Self

Jerry Martini

Self

Freddie Stone

Self

Greg Errico

Self

Cynthia Robinson

Self

Larry Graham

Self

Q-Tip

Self

Clive Davis

Self

Jimmy Jam

Self

Terry Lewis

Self

dream hampton

Self

Ruth Copeland

Self

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