Questlove’s follow-up to "Summer of Soul" is a darker film that explores the question through the famous frontman of Sly & ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 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.