Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) is a 2025 American documentary film, directed by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson. It explores the life, career, and legacy of Sly and the Family Stone. It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2025, and is scheduled to be released on February 13, 2025, by Hulu.

Jan 24, 2025 · Questlove's second documentary levels up from "Summer of Soul," exploring Sly Stone's life and legacy in a kaleidoscopic and profound way. “ Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of...

Jan 23, 2025 · In 'Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius), Quest love explores the legacy of Sly Stone and the challenges faced by Black artists in America.

Jan 29, 2025 · TITLE: SLY LIVES!(aka The Burden of Black Genius) Section: Premieres Director: Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. Logline: An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone — the ...

Jan 25, 2025 · Ultimately, Questlove realized that the people whose guts he wanted to hit would not all come to “Sly Lives!” with the same level of familiarity with his subject. “Imagine, ‘I never heard ...

Jan 23, 2025 · So on Thursday, with the 9:30 p.m. MT premiere of Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) at Park City’s sure to be sold-out Eccles Theatre, it’s will be a whole new Sundance for the Summer...

Jan 25, 2025 · Questlove's second documentary, SLY LIVES!, is a bit formulaic, but the love for Sly and the Family Stone's music elevates this story.

Dec 20, 2024 · ‘Sly Lives!,’ the original documentary about legendary musician Sly Stone directed by Roots founder and Oscar-winning filmmaker Ahmir “ Questlove ” Thompson, will premiere Thursday, Feb....

Jan 24, 2025 · The structuring of “Sly Lives!” is faithfully chronological. Once a rapid-fire montage of talking heads proclaiming the innovation of Sly fades, Questlove dutifully combs through the artist’s biography: from his religious upbringing in Vallejo, California to his early forays in music in groups like The Stewart Four and The Beau Brummels, and as a disc jockey and music producer.

Jan 24, 2025 · Questlove cites Prince and the Revolution as a direct descendant of Stone’s integration-now, segregation-never lineup, which even featured a female trumpet player...