SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

Name: SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
Released: 2025-01-23
Rating: 7.1

7.1/10 (20)

·2025· 112 min

Director: Questlove

"A Questlove Jawn"

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.

Where to Watch

Hulu

Cast

Sly Stone

Self

André 3000

Self

George Clinton

Self

D'Angelo

Self

Vernon Reid

Self

Chaka Khan

Self

Nile Rodgers

Self

Rose Stone

Self

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Jerry Martini

Self

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Freddie Stone

Self

Greg Errico

Self

Cynthia Robinson

Self (archive footage)

In brief

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025) is a documentary, music film. With an average rating of 7.1/10 from 20 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 52min. You can stream it on: Hulu.

Frequently asked questions

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

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) is available on the following streaming services: Hulu. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

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

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

What rating does SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) have?

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) has an average rating of 7.1/10 based on 20 viewer votes on TMDB.

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

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) was released in 2025.