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Andre 3000 Talks Sly Stone’s ‘Stankonia’ Influence in ‘Sly Lives!’ Doc Clip
Andre 3000 discussed Sly Stone’s influence on OutKast’s 'Stankonia' in a clip from the 'Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)' documentary.
‘Sly Lives’: Questlove and Producer Joseph Patel Unpack the Documentary, Sly Stone’s History and the ‘Burden of Black Genius’
The new documentary “Sly Lives, aka the Burden of Black Genius,” which focuses on the life and career of the brilliant but troubled musician Sly Stone and his group Sly and the Family Stone, is both a conventional documentary and an extremely unconventional one.
‘SLY LIVES!’ asks: What is the burden of Black genius?
Questlove’s follow-up to "Summer of Soul" is a darker film that explores the question through the famous frontman of Sly & the Family Stone.
How to watch highly anticipated new Sly & The Family Stone documentary Sly Lives!
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s film charting the creative legacy of Sly Stone starring Andre 3000, Chaka Khan, Q-Tip and Nile Rogers hits streaming services. Here’s how you can watch it right now
‘Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius)’ Review: Struggling to Transmit
Questlove’s new documentary aims to dissect the forward-looking brilliance of Sly Stone and his band, but mostly it traces their downward arc.
'Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius' review: Questlove's affectionate tribute to groundbreaking star
What is Black genius?” It’s a slightly sideways question that results in some blank looks, but the filmmaker’s point is this: The bar for Black artists is so high that only a genius can clear it. What’s more,
Sly Lives! Aka The Burden Of Black Genius: The Impact Of 'Family Affair'
An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone — the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic and enigmatic Sly Stone — captures the band’s rise, reign, and subsequent fadeout while shedding light on the unseen burden that comes with success for Black artists in America.
Questlove confronts the 'burden of Black genius' in a new Sly Stone documentary
In SLY LIVES!, Questlove documents the genius of a funk trailblazer — and the pressure Sly felt as a Black artist. "Sly will be ... the first domino in a long list of people that will self-sabotage."
Sly Stone Doc Producer Reveals Health Reason Why the Music Legend Didn't Participate in Film: 'Doesn’t Feel Right'
Joseph Patel and 'SLY LIVES!' director Questlove thought it wouldn't be "empathetic" to show Stone on camera Sly Stone wasn’t ...
André 3000 Reflects on Sly and the Family Stone's Influence on Outkast in ‘Sly Lives!': Watch
But one performance in the documentary about 1969's Harlem Cultural Festival was singularly captivating: that of multiracial ...
Bridget Jones returns in new movie, ‘Yellowjackets’ season 3 makes its premiere: Week’s best streaming
Renée Zellweger returns to one of her most indelible roles this week in "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy," a new movie on ...
A Sly Stone Primer: 15 Songs (and More) From a Musical Visionary
The Sly & the Family Stone leader is the subject of a new documentary directed by Questlove. Here’s what to know about his ...
The impact of ‘Everyday People': Exclusive clip from Questlove's ‘Sly Lives!' documentary examines cultural influence of Sly & the Family Stone hit song
The highly anticipated follow-up to Summer of Soul, Questlove‘s Oscar-winning documentary, is coming to Hulu. Sly Lives! (aka ...
The Truth About Black Responsibility In Hollywood
Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)” examines the influential Sly and the Family Stone front man. It also probes a ...