Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius) (2025)

February 22, 2025 10:03 AM

Directed by Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson, this documentary focuses on the life and legacy of Sly and the Family Stone, telling the story behind the rise, reign and fadeout of one of pop music's most influential artists.

Teaser, trailer, review, review, a Sly Stone primer. Streaming on Hulu.

posted by box (4 comments total)

Oh do I ever want to see this - thx.
posted by whatevernot at 12:10 PM on February 22 [1 favorite]

Don't do drugs.
posted by Lemkin at 10:09 AM on February 23

Sly was such a no-bones-about-it genius.
posted by DirtyOldTown at 9:56 AM on February 24 [2 favorites]

Questlove's really good at this.
posted by whuppy at 4:41 AM on February 25 [1 favorite]