What genre is SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)?

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) is categorised as Documentary, Music.

Who stars in SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)?

Q-Tip, George Clinton, André 3000, Nile Rodgers, Chaka Khan appear in the main cast.

Who directed SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)?

Questlove directed SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius).

How long is SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)?

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) runs for 1h 52m (112 minutes).

Is SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)?

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

Name: SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2025
Duration: 112 min
Cast: Q-Tip, George Clinton, André 3000, Nile Rodgers, Chaka Khan

Movie 1h 52m ★ 6.9/10

Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something

Documentary Music

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Released in 2025, SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) is a documentary and music movie. It is directed by Questlove. The cast includes Q-Tip, George Clinton and André 3000. The running time is 1h 52m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.9 out of 10.

72Tonight Score Well rated, recent.

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.

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Questions about SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

What genre is SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)?: SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) is categorised as Documentary, Music.
Who stars in SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)?: Q-Tip, George Clinton, André 3000, Nile Rodgers, Chaka Khan appear in the main cast.
Who directed SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)?: Questlove directed SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius).
How long is SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)?: SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) runs for 1h 52m (112 minutes).
Is SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.