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Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius)
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Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius)

2025112 min
7.6/ 10
(1,565 votes)

An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone – the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic Sly Stone – that captures the band's reign while shedding light on the burden that comes with success for Black artists in America.

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