SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) | Official Trailer

From Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson, the Oscar-winning director of Summer of Soul, SLY LIVES! (also known as The Burden of Black Genius) explores the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone, the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic and enigmatic Sly Stone. This film captures the rise, reign, and eventual fadeout of one of pop music’s most influential artists while also illuminating how Black artists in America navigate the unseen burden. that comes with their success. Drawing from his personal experience and relationships, Questlove tells an empathetic human story about the cost of genius, reframing how we all engage with pop culture.

Stream SLY LIVES! (Aka the Burden of Black Genius) on February 13 on Hulu and Disney+.