The Hollywood ReporterJun 4

‘Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World)’ Review: Questlove’s Tribeca Opener Is a Vibrant Chronicle of a Band’s Ups and Downs
#MovieReviews #Movies #AhmirQuestloveThompson #Flea #LionelRichie #SlyLives #StevieWonder #SummerofSoul #Tribeca2026 #TribecaFilmFestival

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/earth-wind-and-fire-review-questlove-documentary-hbo-1236610757/

‘Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World)’ Review: Questlove’s Tribeca Opener Is a Vibrant Chronicle of a Band’s Ups and Downs

The director of 'Summer of Soul' and 'Sly Lives!' adds another notch to his music documentary belt with this upcoming HBO film.

The Hollywood Reporter
IndieWireAug 19, 2025

Why ‘Sly Lives!’ Is a Documentary by Artists for Artists — and for Everyone
#IndieWire #CraftTechnologySoundandSetDesign #Features #Film #FilmmakerToolkitPodcast #Questlove #SlyLives

https://www.indiewire.com/features/craft/sly-lives-questlove-interview-music-nerds-1235141188/

'Sly Lives!' Questlove Interview — Music Nerd Easter Eggs

Director Questlove and producer Joseph Patel tell IndieWire about finding the documentary balance between music nerdom and the life of Sly Stone.

IndieWire
DeadlineJun 9, 2025

Questlove Pays Tribute To Sly Stone: “He Dared To Be Simple In The Most Complex Ways”
#News #Obituaries #AhmirQuestloveThompson #Questlove #SlyTheFamilyStone #SlyLives #SlyLivesAKATheBurdenOfBlackGenius #SlyStone

https://deadline.com/2025/06/sly-stone-death-questlove-tribute-sly-lives-1236428886/

Questlove Pays Tribute To Sly Stone: “He Dared To Be Simple In The Most Complex Ways”

'Sly Lives!' filmmaker Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson pays tribute to his documentary subject Sly Stone, who died June 9: "Dared To Be Simple In Most Complex Ways"

Deadline
The Hollywood ReporterJun 9, 2025

Questlove Remembers Sly Stone: “He Dared to Be Simple in the Most Complex Ways”
#MusicNews #News #Music #Questlove #SlyLives #SlyStone

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/questlove-tribute-sly-stone-dead-1236260567/

Questlove Remembers Sly Stone: “He Dared to Be Simple in the Most Complex Ways”

The Grammy-winning musician produced and directed a documentary on Stone’s life and legacy.

The Hollywood Reporter
DeadlineJun 9, 2025

Sly Stone Dies: Funk-Rock Pioneer Behind Sly & The Family Stone, Subject Of ‘Sly Lives!’ Doc Was 82
#News #Obituaries #SlyTheFamilyStone #SlyLives #SlyStone

https://deadline.com/2025/06/sly-stone-dead-sly-amp-the-family-stone-sly-lives-1236428479/

Sly Stone Dies: Funk-Rock Pioneer Behind Sly & The Family Stone, Subject Of ‘Sly Lives!’ Doc Was 82

Sly Stone, a Grammy winner whose pioneering funk-rock group Sly and the Family Stone produced groundbreaking albums and singles died June 9. He was 82.

Deadline
OGLeahAnderson ✒️📓Jun 9, 2025
So sad. RIP brother. ❤️ If you haven't seen Questlove's documentary "Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)" on Hulu - DO IT. If you don't want Hulu, then get a free trial, watch it, then cancel. #SlyStone #Sly&theFamilyStone #SlyLives

Sly Stone, pioneering funk and...
Sly Stone, pioneering funk and soul musician, dies aged 82

American songwriter lit up generations of dancefloors with his group Sly and the Family Stone

The Guardian
IndieWireMay 9, 2025

Questlove Had to Ask Artists ‘Probably the Most Frightening Question They’ve Ever Been Asked’ to Make ‘Sly Lives!’
#IndieWire #EventsHollywoodandEntertainment #News #Film #PasstheRemote #Questlove #SlyLivesPanel #SlyLives

https://www.indiewire.com/news/events/sly-lives-questlove-asked-artists-most-frightening-question-1235121046/

For 'Sly Lives,' Questlove Asked Artists the Most Frightening Question

For 'Sly Lives,' Questlove asked artists 'the most frightening question.' Watch him discuss that in our Pass the Remote panel about the film.

IndieWire
Show threadTrevor BurrowsFeb 16, 2025
Ok, awesome breakdown of Dance to the Music --- smartest part of the film so far. #SlyLives
Trevor BurrowsFeb 16, 2025

Settling in for #SlyLives on #Hulu - praying for few talking heads, lots of historical footage, interviews only with folks who are relevant, please.

Might post random Sly observations here, as it rolls.

prainbowFeb 13, 2025
Don’t miss “Sly Lives!”
#BlackMastodon #Documentary #SlyLives #Music #Funk #BlackHistory
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/feb/13/black-genius-documentary
The Burden of Black Genius: documentary examines career of Sly Stone

Questlove’s probing new film looks at the incredible life and works of the one-of-a-kind talent while also taking a broader look at the specific difficulties faced by Black artists

The Guardian