SLY LIVES! (AKA THE BURDEN OF BLACK GENIUS)

SLY LIVES! (AKA THE BURDEN OF BLACK GENIUS) examines the life and legacy of Sly and the Family Stone, the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic and enigmatic Sly Stone. The film captures the band’s rise, reign and subsequent fade-out while shedding light on the unseen burden that comes with success for Black artists in America. The film features notable guests such as Andre 3000, D’Angelo, Chaka Khan, Q-Tip, Nile Rodgers, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, George Clinton, Ruth Copeland and Clive Davis. Additional guests include those closest to Sly, including his band members Jerry Martini, Greg Errico, Larry Graham and Cynthia Robinson, as well as his children Sylvette Phunne Robinson, Novena Carmel and Sylvester Stewart Jr., who offer the best insights into Sly’s life by sharing anecdotes from their time together. (Note courtesy of Hulu.) DIR Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson; PROD Amit Dey, Derik Murray, Joseph Patel. U.S., 2025, color, 112 min. NOT RATED

In Memoriam: Sly Stone (1943–2025)

Run Time: 112 Minutes

Opening Date: Saturday, February 07, 2026

Genre: Documentary - music

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