Watch SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) online in HD

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.

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025) is a documentary/music film running 1h 52m, directed by Questlove. It is available in HD on Movy for 5 credits. Create an account, add credits and the unlock is yours permanently. Use the player controls for subtitles, quality and fullscreen.

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