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 |
Age Rating | TV-MA |
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:
Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2025. The film was released on February 13, 2025, on Hulu and Disney+.