Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius)

2025

Documentary / Music

9
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 93% · 45 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 93%
IMDb Rating 7.6/10 10 1697 1.7K

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Plot summary

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.

Director

Ahmir-Khalib Thompson Photo
Ahmir-Khalib Thompson

Top cast

Bobby Womack Photo
Bobby Womack as Self - Singer
Janet Jackson Photo
Janet Jackson as Self - Singer
LL Cool J Photo
LL Cool J as Self - Rapper
Connie Chung Photo
Connie Chung as Self - TV Journalist
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1016.08 MB
1280*720
English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 50 min
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2.04 GB
1920*1080
English 5.1
12
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23.976 fps
1 hr 50 min
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4.93 GB
3840*2160
English 5.1
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23.976 fps
1 hr 50 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Larry J D 10 / 10

A few months ago, when it was still

A few months ago, when it was still 2025, I got a call from someone who told me he was producing a documentary of Sly Stone. Turns out he'd read my memoir, Night People, where I'd mentioned the two f-week engagements that we'd performed with Sly and the Family Stone at the Pussycat A Go-Go, in Las Vegas. During the first engagement was when they were recording their first album, flying redeyes back and forth to Hollywood. I have to admit, I didn't know who Questlove was, or whether such a project would get made, but I enjoyed talking about Sly and his band. My band, Stark Naked and the Car Thieves were headlining there when Sly came in the first time, and we were doing well. But Sly's band just blew us all away! It is impossible to compare us to them. We were mostly a cover band, and while they did a couple of covers, they were the most unique and original band I had ever seen. We were in awe. You really had to be there to experience it. The next time we shared headlining. :) Sly Lives
Reviewed by Jim S 10 / 10

This is an excellent movie. Well made with

This is an excellent movie. Well made with absolutely fantastic footage from the 60's and 70's. The movie really conveys the genius of Sly. Highly recommended!
Reviewed by michael f 8 / 10

Music lovers of all colors and genders should

music lovers of all colors and genders should enjoy
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