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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

A Questlove Jawn

7.120251h 52mR

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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.

Directed by Questlove

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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

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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

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