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On the Sly: In Search of the Family Stone

2017-01-22 Documentary 1hr 44m

One man's search for the prolific funk legend, Sly Stone.

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On the Sly: In Search of the Family Stone

Storyline

One man's search for the prolific funk legend, Sly Stone.

Released

2017-01-22
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Budget

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Runtime

1hr 44m
Genre

Documentary
Status

Released
Language

English
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Production

Crew

Michael Rubenstone

Director

Michael Rubenstone

Writer

Patrick Sheehan

Producer

Keywords:

drug abuse 1970s search rhythm and blues (r&b) woodstock, new york pop music recluse 1960s hippies funk music soul music cautionary tale innovator uplifting

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Cast

Sly Stone

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Cynthia Robinson

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Greg Errico

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Michael Rubenstone

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Clive Davis

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Dick Cavett

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