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.

January 25, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · Austin Bowman

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For Questloves second documentary,SLY LIVES!

What Is ‘SLY LIVES!’

ButSLY LIVES!also only focuses on the music, and not on Stones life.

Sly Stone in SLY LIVES!

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Sometimes, it’s okay to just want to dance to the music.

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Questlove’s SLY LIVES!

celebrates the life and work of Sly Stone in a doc that’s just a bit too formulaic.

Sly Stone in SLY LIVES!

Image via Hulu

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)