Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
Documentary Details:
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Documentary, Music |
| Release date | January 23, 2025 (Sundance) February 13, 2025 |
| Running time | 1hr 52min |
| Directed by | Questlove |
| Produced by | Amit Dey, Joseph Patel, Derik Murray |
| Edited by | Josh Pearson |
| Production Company | Onyx Collective RadicalMedia MRC Two One Five Entertainment StarDust Films Network Entertainment ID8 Multimedia Sony Music Entertainment |
| Distributor | Hulu |
Trailer, Teaser & Video:
Poster & Photos:
Cast & Characters:
- André 3000 as Self
- Chaka Khan as Self
- George Clinton as Self
- Nile Rodgers as Self
- Clive Davis as Self
- Q-Tip as Self
- D’Angelo as Self
- Terry Lewis as Self
- Jimmy Jam as Self
- Jerry Martini as Self
- Greg Errico as Self
- Larry Graham as Self
- Ruth Copeland as Self
Storyline:
Explores the life, career, and legacy of Sly and the Family Stone. Andre 3000, D’Angelo, Chaka Khan, Q-Tip, Nile Rogers, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, George Clinton, Ruth Copeland and Clive Davis appear in the film.
About Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius):
In February 2021, it was announced Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson would direct a documentary revolving around Sly and the Family Stone with Common set to executive produce.] In January 2023, Onyx Collective and Hulu acquired the film.
Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) Release Date:
It is scheduled to have its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2025. It is scheduled to be released on February 13, 2025.