SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
A vibrant documentary explores the revolutionary life and untold legacy of Sly Stone, the visionary genius behind Sly and the Family Stone, whose groundbreaking music and bold artistry reshaped the sound of America.
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Synopsis
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
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A crew of 45+ credited
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Edited by Joshua L PearsonShot by Laura Merians Goncalves
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Cast & Crew
45 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Joel Selvin
as Self - Sly & The Family Stone Biographer
Sly Stone
as Self - Singer, Sly & The Family Stone
Greg Errico
as Self - Drums, Sly & The Family Stone
Vernon Reid
as Self - Founder, Living Colour
D Angelo
as Self - Musician
Mark Anthony Neal
as Self - Author & Professor
Cynthia Robinson
as Self - Trumpet, Sly & The Family Stone
Larry Graham
as Self - Bass, Sly & The Family Stone
Jerry Martini
as Self - Saxophone, Sly & The Family Stone
Clive Davis
as Self - Record Executive
Andre 3000
as Self
George Clinton
as Self
Supporting cast
27Chaka Khan
as Self
Nile Rodgers
as Self
Rose Stone
as Self
Freddie Stone
as Self
Rustee Allen
Q Tip
as Self
Jimmy Jam
as Self
Terry Lewis
as Self
Dream Hampton
as Self
Ruth Copeland
as Self
Phunne Robinson
Sylvester Stewart Jr
Dick Cavett
as Self
Ed Sullivan
as Self (archive footage)
David Letterman
Mike Douglas
as Self (archive footage)
Questlove
as Self
Prince
as Self (archive footage)
Grace Slick
Ll Cool J
David Kapralik
as Self (archive footage)
David Froelich
Janet Jackson
Connie Chung
Al Demarino
Bobby Womack
as Self (archive footage)
Suzanne De Passe
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4Other crew
2Parents Guide
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