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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

“A Questlove Jawn”

7.120251h 52mDocumentaryMusic
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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) is a 2025 documentary and music film, running 1h 52m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Disney Plus.

R age rating1h 52mDocumentaryMusic

Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
2025-01-23
Runtime
1h 52m
Genres
Documentary, Music
Director
Questlove
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.1 / 10 · 20 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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

14 names
Sly StoneSelf
André 3000Self
George ClintonSelf
D'AngeloSelf
Vernon ReidSelf
Chaka KhanSelf
Nile RodgersSelf
Rose StoneSelf
Jerry MartiniSelf
Freddie StoneSelf
Greg ErricoSelf
Cynthia RobinsonSelf (archive footage)
Larry GrahamSelf
Rustee Allen

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

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

In the United Kingdom, SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) is listed on Disney Plus. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) suitable for children?

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) on PelisPlus UK?

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

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.

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

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) runs for 1h 52m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) trailer?

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