2 days ago · 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 ...

1 day ago · 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 ...

2 days ago · Even Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson struggles with imposter syndrome.The Grammy Award-winning bandleader for The Roots says the feeling was particularly acute in 2021, when his documentary Summer of Soul was nominated for dozens of awards, including the Oscar. "Even though my experience with Summer of Soul was one of the most magical, transformative moments of my life ... there's a fear of winning ...

2 days ago · 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 ...

2 days ago · The alienation of success — particularly as it relates to Black artists — is one of the themes Questlove explores in his new documentary, SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) . The film focuses on Sly Stone, a funk musician who headed up Sly & the Family Stone in the 1960s and 1970s.

2 days ago · Questlove On Sly Stone & The Burden Of Black Genius : Fresh Air Questlove is back to talk about his new documentary about Sly Stone and his band the Family Stone. They created a new sound with ...

Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) is a 2025 American documentary film, directed by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson.It explores the life, career, and legacy of Sly and the Family Stone.. It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2025, and is scheduled to be released on February 13, 2025, on Hulu and Disney+.

Jan 23, 2025 · Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson has worked with, played behind, musically directed, and collaborated with the most brilliant Black music talents of several generations as the bandleader of the ...

Jan 23, 2025 · In 'Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius), Quest love explores the legacy of Sly Stone and the challenges faced by Black artists in America.

Jan 24, 2025 · ‘Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius)’ Review: Questlove’s Sly Stone Doc Is Dazzling and Definitive Reviewed at Sundance Film Festival (Premieres), Jan. 23, 2024. Running time: 122 MIN.