SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025)

01/23/2025 (US) • 1h 52m

Documentary, Music

A Questlove Jawn

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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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

music documentary

african american

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