Members-Only Emmy Award®–Nominees Series—Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) and Post-Screening Conversation

LACMA members are invited to join FILM at LACMA for a special screening of Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) followed by a conversation with director and executive producer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, producer Joseph Patel, and film subject Jimmy Jam, moderated by film subject and KCRW DJ Novena Carmel.

This documentary examines the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone, the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic and enigmatic Sly Stone. This film captures the rise, reign, and subsequent fadeout of one of pop music’s most influential artists, but also shines a light on how Black artists in America navigate the unseen burden that comes with their success. Drawing from his own personal experience and relationships, Questlove tells an empathetic human story about the cost of genius, reframing the way we all engage with pop culture.

Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) has been nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special.

You will receive a link to view the episodes and conversation on the event date.

This screening is hosted by Slipstream, a LACMA-approved third-party screening platform. If you have not previously registered with Slipstream, you will be asked to provide a valid email address and set a password to create an account.