SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

Sly was an absolutely groundbreaking artist, but the documentary also digs into the quieter, heavier truth underneath the mythology. “Sly Lives” doesn’t just celebrate his genius—it examines the weight of being Black and famous in America, where the expectations are sharper, the margins for error smaller, and every misstep feels amplified. You start to understand how someone so brilliant could also be worn down by the pressure, the scrutiny, and the impossible standard placed on him. It’s no wonder it can push people right to the edge.