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Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius)

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Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius)

2025 · 112 min · United States · English

Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius) (2025) is a solid-tier movie on goodrecmovies, rated 7.6/10 on IMDb from 1,700 votes. Updated

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★ 7.6IMDb · 2k

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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Top cast

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Greg Errico
Self - Drums, Sly & The Family Stone
Larry Graham
Self - Bass, Sly & The Family Stone
Joel Selvin
Self - Sly & The Family Stone Biographer
Jerry Martini
Self - Saxophone, Sly & The Family Stone
Vernon Reid
Self - Founder, Living Colour
D'Angelo
Self - Musician
Mark Anthony Neal
Self - Author & Professor
Clive Davis
Self - Record Executive

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Where to watch

JustWatch

Top cast

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GGreg ErricoSelf - Drums, Sly & The Family StoneLLarry GrahamSelf - Bass, Sly & The Family StoneJJoel SelvinSelf - Sly & The Family Stone BiographerJJerry MartiniSelf - Saxophone, Sly & The Family StoneVVernon ReidSelf - Founder, Living ColourDD'AngeloSelf - MusicianMMark Anthony NealSelf - Author & ProfessorCClive DavisSelf - Record Executive

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