SLY LIVES! (AKA THE BURDEN OF BLACK GENIUS) (2025)

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025)

Cast: Andre 3000, D'Angelo, Chaka Khan, Q-Tip, Nile Rogers, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, George Clinton, Ruth Copeland and Clive Davis

Director: Questlove

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's reign while shedding light on the burden that comes with success for Black artists in America.

Rating: R
Runtime: 112 mins
Theater Date: N/A
Genre: Documentary, Music Distributor: Hulu

PVOD Release Date: N/A SVOD Release Date: February 13, 2025 (Hulu)