“Sly Lives: The Burden of Black Genius – Documentary NYC”
Mark your calendars for a special online screening event featuring “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)” as part of the 2025 Spring Showcase. This captivating documentary takes a deep dive into the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone, the iconic band fronted by the charismatic and mysterious Sly Stone.
The screening will be available for free from Wednesday, May 21 at 12:00pm ET to Thursday, May 22 at 12:59pm ET. Prior to the screening, make sure to RSVP by May 21st at 11am ET to secure your spot.
Following the screening, there will be a Q&A session with Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, the Director and Executive Producer of the film, along with Joseph Patel, the Producer. The discussion will be moderated by Karen McMullen from DOC NYC.
This insightful documentary sheds light on the incredible journey of Sly & The Family Stone, from their groundbreaking beginnings to the challenges they faced along the way. It also delves into the unique struggles that Black artists in America often experience in the midst of success.
The screening is open to viewers in the US and US territories, and captions will be provided for the Q&A session. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the untold story of Sly & The Family Stone.
For more information and to watch the screening, visit the Hulu website at https://www.hulu.com/movie/bb32e6ab-d9ca-4b2d-9261-a68a1aa41eb0. You can also follow @onyxcollective and @hulu on Instagram for updates.
This event is co-presented by [Co-presenting organization].
