BTS: THE RETURN vs SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
BTS: THE RETURN has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 6.9/10 for SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)). BTS: THE RETURN is the shorter watch at 1h 33m compared with 1h 52m. SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are documentary, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
BTS: THE RETURN
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)| BTS: THE RETURN | SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.4/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 33m | 1h 52m |
| Genres | Documentary, Music | Documentary, Music |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Bao Nguyen | Questlove |
| Main cast | RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin | Q-Tip, George Clinton, André 3000, Nile Rodgers, Chaka Khan |
Synopsis
BTS: THE RETURN
They're back! BTS gathers in LA to record their album "Arirang" in this documentary offering unprecedented access to the band as they enter a new era.
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
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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