Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius)
Released: January 23, 2025Runtime: 112 min
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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- Sly Stoneas Self - Singer, Sly & The Family Stone
- Greg Erricoas Self - Drums, Sly & The Family Stone
- Larry Grahamas Self - Bass, Sly & The Family Stone
- Joel Selvinas Self - Sly & The Family Stone Biographer
- Jerry Martinias Self - Saxophone, Sly & The Family Stone
- Vernon Reidas Self - Founder, Living Colour
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Sly Stone
as Self - Singer, Sly & The Family Stone
Greg Errico
as Self - Drums, Sly & The Family Stone
Larry Graham
as Self - Bass, Sly & The Family Stone
Joel Selvin
as Self - Sly & The Family Stone Biographer
Jerry Martini
as Self - Saxophone, 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
Clive Davis
as Self - Record Executive
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