Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius)

2025 Musical documentary

1h 52min

The film explores the life and legacy of Sly and the Family Stone, detailing the story behind the band's ascent to prominence, their period of significant influence in the pop music scene, and their eventual decline.

Directed by	Questlove
Company	HuluHuluHulu
Country	USA

Featuring

David Bowie

Sly Stone

Greg Errico

Larry Graham

Joel Selvin

Jerry Martini

Vernon Reid

D'Angelo

Mark Anthony Neal

Cynthia Robinson

Clive Davis

Jimmy Jam

Nile Rodgers

Terry Lewis

George Clinton

Chaka Khan

Dream Hampton

Suzanne De Passe

Rose Stone

Bobby Womack

Ruth Copeland

Novena Carmel

Q-Tip

Rusty Allen

Slyvester Stewart Jr.

Phunne Robinson

Arlene Hirschkowitz

Hamp 'Bubba' Banks

Beastie Boys

The Beau Brummels

Stokely Carmichael