SLY LIVES! (AKA THE BURDEN OF BLACK GENIUS)
An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone — the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic and enigmatic Sly Stone — captures the band’s rise, reign, and subsequent fadeout while shedding light on the unseen burden that comes with success for Black artists in America.
Director:
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson
Producers:
Joseph Patel, Derik Murray
Festival Section:
Premieres
More Info:
Thompson’s debut documentary feature, SUMMER OF SOUL (…OR, WHEN THE REVOLUTION COULD NOT BE TELEVISED) premiered at the Festival before going on to win the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.
Check out the Sundance website for more details, including screening info, by clicking on the film title above.
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