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

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

6.8(10 votes)
2025
1h 52m
DocumentaryMusic

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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Production

Companies:
MRC Non-Fiction
Stardust Films
Two One Five Entertainment

Languages

Original:en
Spoken:
English

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