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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

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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.

DirectorQuestlove
ProducersQuestlove·Common

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Cast · Directed by Questlove

SSSly Stone
Sly Stone
Self
A3André 3000
André 3000
Self
GCGeorge Clinton
George Clinton
Self
DD'Angelo
D'Angelo
Self
VRVernon Reid
Vernon Reid
Self
CKChaka Khan
Chaka Khan
Self
NRNile Rodgers
Nile Rodgers
Self
RSRose Stone
Rose Stone
Self
JM
Jerry Martini
Self
FS
Freddie Stone
Self
GEGreg Errico
Greg Errico
Self
CRCynthia Robinson
Cynthia Robinson
Self (archive footage)

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