SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

A Questlove Jawn

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Overview

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.

Cast

Sly Stone
Sly Stone
Self
André 3000
André 3000
Self
George Clinton
George Clinton
Self
D'Angelo
D'Angelo
Self
Vernon Reid
Vernon Reid
Self
Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan
Self
Nile Rodgers
Nile Rodgers
Self
Rose Stone
Rose Stone
Self
Jerry Martini
Jerry Martini
Self
Freddie Stone
Freddie Stone
Self
Greg Errico
Greg Errico
Self
Cynthia Robinson
Cynthia Robinson
Self

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