What is Black genius?” It’s a slightly sideways question that results in some blank looks, but the filmmaker’s point is this: ...

The Sly & the Family Stone leader is the subject of a new documentary directed by Questlove. Here’s what to know about his ...

The new documentary “Sly Lives, aka the Burden of Black Genius,” which focuses on the life and career of the brilliant but ...

The Grammy Award–winning bandleader for The Roots spoke with Fresh Air's Terry Gross about his film on the funk musician who led Sly & the Family Stone in the 1960s and '70s.

But Questlove unexpectedly leans heavier on his title’s parenthetical addendum in order to illuminate some deeper truths about the challenges of stardom (especially for Black artists) that may have ...

Musician and filmmaker Questlove follows his Oscar-winning "Summer of Soul" documentary with one on funk legend Sly Stone, in "Sly Lives! AKA The Burden of Black Genius." ...

The documentary features notable guests such as Andre 3000, Chaka Khan, Q-Tip, Nile Rogers, Clive Davis, amongst others along with Sly & The Family Stone band members Jerry Martini, Greg Errico, Larry ...

The video showcases the band's meteoric rise ... producers on the film. Family Stone members Jerry Martini, Larry Graham Jr. and Greg Errico are featured in Sly Lives!, alongside Andre 3000 ...

Thompson’s knack for cinematic pacing, compositions, and arrangement puts “Sly Lives!” over the top, especially during his loving interview segments with the Family Stone band members.