On the Sly: In Search of the Family Stone

Nan
1h 44m
2017

Overview

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

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2017-01-22

Top Billed Cast

Sly Stone

Cynthia Robinson

Greg Errico

Michael Rubenstone

Clive Davis

Dick Cavett

Rustee Allen

Frank Arellano

Hamp 'Bubba' Banks

Gordon DeWitty

David Froelich

George Johnson

Jerry Martini

Pat Rizzo

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