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

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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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      Sly Stone

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      André 3000

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      George Clinton

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      D'Angelo

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      Vernon Reid

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      Chaka Khan

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      Nile Rodgers

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      Rose Stone

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      Jerry Martini

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      Freddie Stone

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      Greg Errico

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      Cynthia Robinson

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      Larry Graham

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      Q-Tip

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      Clive Davis

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      Jimmy Jam

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      Terry Lewis

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      dream hampton

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      Ruth Copeland

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      Dick Cavett

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      Questlove

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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    Keywords

    • music documentary
    • african american