SLY LIVES!: Hulu has some of the biggest R&B icons chiming in on greatness
There’s no denying how much Sly & The Family Stone has uplifted The Culture. So it’s only right to get everyone from Andre 3000 and D’Angelo to The Roots’ Questlove speaking up in a new must-see ‘SLY LIVES! (Aka the Burden of Black Genius)’ film.
It looks like an absolute must-watch loaded with emotions, tear-jerking moments and greatness. Tap in.
From Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson, the Oscar-Winning Director of Summer of Soul, SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) examines the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone, the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic and enigmatic Sly Stone. This film captures the rise, reign and subsequent fadeout of one of pop music’s most influential artists, but also shines a light on how Black artists in America navigate the unseen burden that comes with their success. Drawing from his own personal experience and relationships, Questlove tells an empathetic human story about the cost of genius, reframing the way we all engage with pop culture. Stream SLY LIVES! (Aka the Burden of Black Genius) on February 13 on Hulu and Disney+.