SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of B̶l̶a̶c̶k̶ Genius)

Directed by Questlove, SLY LIVES! tells the untold story of Sly Stone—a musical revolutionary whose brilliance reshaped the world and whose legacy carries immeasurable weight.

Event Details:

• What: Screening of SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
• Where: National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM), Root’s Theatre
• When: February 13, 2025
  • Doors Open: 5:00 PM
  • Screening Starts: 6:00 PM
  • Hybrid Q&A: Immediately following the film, featuring Joseph Patel (executive director)

This event is free with registration, so don’t miss your chance to witness the brilliance of Sly Stone and gain deeper insights during the exclusive Q&A.

Parking at NMAAM

We offer a discounted rate if you park in the 5th & Broadway parking garage (Entrance next to Eddie V’s)! You will need to download the Metropolis App on your phone BEFORE entering the parking garage and ensure your car and license plate number are registered within the app. Once completed, you’ll go through the gate and park in the B1 Level area. Before you leave the museum, there’ll be two kiosks in the lobby where you will enter your license plate number, automatically discounting $20.00 from your total.