Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) is a 2025 American documentary film, directed by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson. It explores the life, career, and legacy of Sly and the Family Stone.

Jan 23, 2025 · Questlove's new documentary, 'Sly Lives!,' debuted its trailer, showcasing the band's meteoric rise and the cultural impact of its frontman Sly Stone.

6 days ago · Questlove's second documentary levels up from "Summer of Soul," exploring Sly Stone's life and legacy in a kaleidoscopic and profound way.

5 days ago · Sly Stone, founder, frontman and namesake of Sly and the Family Stone, has deserved to be the subject of a documentary since the heyday of his eponymous, chart …

Jan 24, 2025 · The film tells the story of Sly & The Family Stone's rise and fall, and examines the difficulties facing successful Black artists in America

Dec 20, 2024 · ‘Sly Lives!,’ the original documentary about legendary musician Sly Stone directed by Roots founder and Oscar-winning filmmaker Ahmir “ Questlove ” Thompson, will premiere …

5 days ago · A few hours later, at the Eccles, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, who won an Oscar for "Summer of Soul" in 2022, unveiled his Sly Stone portrait, "SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of …

Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius): Directed by Questlove. With André 3000, Chaka Khan, George Clinton, Nile Rodgers. It focuses on the life and legacy of Sly and the Family …

6 days ago · This image released by the Sundance Institute shows Sly Stone in "SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)" by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, an official selection of the …

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