S1E7 - Sly Lives!

from Scene This · host Michael Ornelas, Erica McMullen and Adrian Cedeno

In this episode of Scene This!, the hosts discuss the music documentary 'Sly Lives: The Burden of Black Genius,' directed by Questlove. They explore the impact of Sly and the Family Stone on music and culture, the challenges faced by Black artists, and the significance of the documentary in shedding light on historical events and musical evolution. The conversation also touches on awards season updates, personal reflections on the film, and recommendations for similar movies.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Award Season Updates05:53 Sly Lives! Movie Review11:29 Michael's Celebrity Guest Quote16:48 The Burden of Black Genius30:05 Double Feature Recommendations33:37 To Draft Stock or Not36:26 The Commodus Scale37:34 Wrap UpInstagramBlueSkyLetterboxdYouTubeWebsite

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