| SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) | |
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| Directed by | Questlove |
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| Edited by | Josh Pearson |
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| Distributed by | Hulu |
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| Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) is an upcoming 2025 American documentary film, directed by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson. It explores the life, career, and legacy of Sly and the Family Stone.
It will have its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2025, and is scheduled to be released on February 13, 2025, by Hulu.
Premise
Explores the life, career, and legacy of Sly and the Family Stone. Andre 3000, D'Angelo, Chaka Khan, Q-Tip, Nile Rogers, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, George Clinton, Ruth Copeland and Clive Davis appear in the film.
Production
In February 2021, it was announced Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson would direct a documentary revolving around Sly and the Family Stone with Common set to executive produce. In January 2023, Onyx Collective and Hulu acquired the film.
Release
It is scheduled to have its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2025. It is scheduled to be released on February 13, 2025.
References
- "Onyx Collective Presents Winter Premiere Dates and First Looks for Documentary Film "SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)" and New Comedy Series "Deli Boys"". The Futon Critic. December 20, 2024. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
- Patten, Dominic (February 19, 2021). "Hot Off Sundance Success, Questlove To Helm Sly Stone Doc; Common To EP". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
- White, Peter (January 21, 2023). "Questlove's Sly Stone Documentary Lands At Onyx Collective For Hulu Alongside Kris Bowers & Dahi's 'Anthem'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 11, 2024). "Sundance 2025: JLo, Sly Stone, Putin, Ayo Edebiri, André Holland, & Ex-NZ PM Jacinda Ardern Films Among Park City Festival Offerings". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
- "SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
- Aswad, Jem (December 20, 2024). "Questlove's Sly Stone Documentary, 'Sly Lives!,' to Premiere on Hulu in February (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
External links
- Sly Lives! at IMDb