SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
“A Questlove Jawn”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Sundance Film Festival MomentsOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-01-30
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 13, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Questlove
- Original Title
- SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Stardust Films, Network Entertainment, MRC, RadicalMedia, id8 mm., Two One Five Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Questlove
Laura Merians Gonçalves
Joshua L. Pearson
Questlove, Common, Zarah Zohlman, Shawn Gee, Derek Dudley
Department Leadership Roster
Questlove
Director
Derik Murray
Producer
Joseph Patel
Producer
Laura Merians Gonçalves
Director of Photography
Joshua L. Pearson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius).
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius).
My Movies
Master List In Progress
Hulu - Documentary Movies
Curated list of Documentary on Hulu (US). Updated frequently. Last updated October 14, 2026.
Movie watchlist
Grandma
Promote Black Filmmakers®™ Playlist
Latest Documentary Movies
Synced from PMDB - Latest Documentary Movies
Similar Titles to SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.4
9.1
6.7
7.3
10.0
4.5
8.7
8.0
7.6
8.0
8.3
8.7
8.2
8.0
4.4
More Like SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)?
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) was directed by Questlove.
Who stars in SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)?
The principal cast of SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) includes Sly Stone, André 3000, George Clinton, D'Angelo, Vernon Reid.
When was SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) released and how long is it?
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)?
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).