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Questlove’s Latest Music Doc Is At Sundance, Premieres On Hulu On February 13

Jan 27, 2025

Ahmir “Questlove” Johnson burst on the documentary film scene four years ago with “Summer Of Soul,” which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance and Best Documentary Feature at the 94th Academy Awards. So how will he follow up that massive success?

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With another music doc, this time centered on the soul genius Sly Stone. “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden Of Black Genius)” had its world premiere at Sundance 2025 last night, but fear not: the doc premieres on Hulu in just a couple of weeks. So if Sly’s musical legacy sounds like a perfect doc subject, here’s the film’s trailer for further pique your interest, courtesy of the streamer.  

Read on for an official synopsis for “SLY LIVES!”:

“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. The film 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.

Interview subject for “SLY LIVES!” include members of the legendary group Sly & The Family Stone, Andre 3000, D’Angelo, Chaka Khan, Nile Rogers, Jimmy Jan and Terry Lewis, George Clinton, Ruth Copeland, Clive Davis, and more.

Joseph Patel and Derik Murray produce “SLY LIVES!” through Network Entertainment Inc. Executive producers include Amit Dey, Brian Gersh, Questlove, Shawn Gee, Zarah Zohlman, Common, Shelby Stone, Ron Weisner, Paul Gertz, Ken Wingerak, Ali Pejman, Jon Kamen, and David Sirulnick.

“SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden Of Black Genius” premieres on Hulu on February 13. Watch a trailer for the upcoming doc below.

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