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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
A Questlove Jawn
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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.
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Creators
Cast
Sly Stone
actor
André 3000
actor
Chaka Khan
actor
Nile Rodgers
actor
Freddie Stone
actor
Clive Davis
actor
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