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‘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.
‘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.
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.
Questlove's new film probes 'The Burden of Black Genius' – starting with Sly Stone
Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson says that telling Sly Stone's story with empathy was a way to open a conversation about Black artists and mental health.
‘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.
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
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."
Questlove Wants To Save You. One Black Genius At A Time.
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 Legendary Roots Crew,
Sly Stone's Daughter Phunne Recalls Snorting Lines of Chalk as a Child After Watching Rocker Dad Do Cocaine
Sly Stone's daughter Phunne recalls imitating her dad using chalk instead of cocaine as a child in the new documentary Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius), now streaming on Hulu.
Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson & Joseph Patel Discuss ‘Sly Lives!’ | Billboard in Conversation
Billboard‘s Deputy Editorial Director Damien Scott spoke with Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson (executive producer and director) and Joseph Patel (producer) of Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius) ...
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 ...
Questlove Regrets Not Having an 'Intervention Talk' with Black Artists Who Suffered a 'Career-Ruining Moment'
Questlove wishes he'd had an "intervention talk' with some of the Black artists he's worked with who succumbed to the pressures of fame. His Sly Stone documentary, 'SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black ...