SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

"A Questlove Jawn"

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.

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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Jerry Martini

Self

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Freddie Stone

Self

Greg Errico

Self

Cynthia Robinson

Self (archive footage)