麻豆传媒映画film production company Network Entertainment has acquired exclusive rights and started filming a documentary on pop-funk-rock star Sylvester Stewart better known as Sly Stone.
In his early life, Sly Stone was identified as a musical prodigy, mastering guitar, bass, drums and keyboards by the age of 11. He joined a number of bands in high school and later worked as a DJ but is most famous for his work as frontman for Sly and the Family Stone.
鈥淚n the annals of pop music, certain artists are more than just innovators and more than just icons. Certain artists are avatars 鈥� the manifestation of an idea,鈥� said Network founder and CEO,聽Derik Murray. 鈥淔or Sly Stone, that idea was to create a diverse band that embraced a聽kaleidoscope of musical and cultural聽styles that stand unparalleled to this day.鈥�
The American artist鈥檚 story will be told through classic performances, TV interviews and interviews from those who knew him best. The feature-length documentary will incorporate B-roll, archival footage, and a variety of Sly鈥檚 songs will serve as the film鈥檚 soundtrack.
鈥淎fter refusing the spotlight for decades, Sly has finally opened up to share his amazing story on camera聽about everything: life, love and music,鈥澛爏aid veteran television producer, music manager and co-executive producer Ron Weisner.
