Black, LIVES and Burden

‘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.
‘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 Explores Sly and the Family Stone in Brilliant, Straightforward Fashion
Questlove's second documentary, SLY LIVES!, is a bit formulaic, but the love for Sly and the Family Stone's music elevates this story.
Joseph Patel reveals the Soul behind Sly Stone’s genius
His latest triumph, "SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)," reunites him with collaborator Questlove to explore not just the meteoric rise of Sly
‘Sly Lives!’ Producer Reveals Why Sly Stone Wasn’t Interviewed for Documentary
"His eyes reveal a precociousness and a lucidity that's there, but his motor function doesn't exist," Joseph Patel said of Family Stone legend
'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,
Questlove-directed documentary 'Sly Lives!' charts the legacy of 'Sly and the Family Stone'
The documentary traces Sly Stone's career, from popular DJ in the San Francisco Bay Area to frontman for a groundbreaking interracial band.
Questlove Shares Soundtrack for ‘SLY LIVES! (aka the Burden of Black Genius)’ Documentary, Featuring Unheard Sly & The Family Stone Recordings
At long last, Questlove’s highly-anticipated documentary SLY LIVES! (aka the Burden of Black Genius) has been released. The Academy Award-winning
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 Stone’s daughter once snorted lines of sidewalk chalk to mimic his cocaine use: doc
Sly Stone's daughter, Phunne Stone, recalled what it was like growing up with the funk artist in a new documentary titled ...
Sly Stone's Kids Offer Rare Glimpse at 81-Year-Old Rocker's 'Normal' Life Today, 6 Years After He Got Clean
Sly Stone's three children discuss their relationship with their father in the new documentary 'Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of ...
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 ...