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Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius) (2025) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2025 · 1 h 52 m · English
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- Starring
- Clive Davis, Nile Rodgers, George Clinton, Chaka Khan, Greg Errico, Jimmy Jam
This film explores the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone, a pioneering band fronted by the captivating and mysterious Sly Stone. It chronicles the band’s ascent to fame, their period of dominance, and their eventual decline, while also highlighting the challenges and pressures faced by Black artists achieving success in America.
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