Streaming on Hulu.
Synopsis
An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone – the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic Sly Stone – that captures the band's reign while shedding light on the burden that comes with success for Black artists in America.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.6/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 93% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 77/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.1/1020 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 79 | 100% |
Key crew
- QuestloveDirector
Cast
- Sly StoneSelf
- André 3000Self
- George ClintonSelf
- D'AngeloSelf
- Vernon ReidSelf
- Chaka KhanSelf
- Nile RodgersSelf
- Rose StoneSelf
- Jerry MartiniSelf
- Freddie StoneSelf
- Greg ErricoSelf
- Cynthia RobinsonSelf (archive footage)
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