In today’s film news roundup, documentaries on Sly Stone and a Wisconsin police killing are moving forward and a CEO is named for the Afm & SAG-AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund.DocumentariesNetwork Entertainment and filmmaker Derik Murray have acquired the rights to produce a feature documentary on the life and legacy of musician Sylvester Stewart, better known as Sly Stone.Production on the film has commenced, with the filming of an exclusive interview with the traditionally reclusive Stone.“In the annals of pop music, certain artists are more than just innovators and more than just icons.
Certain artists are avatars — the manifestation of an idea,” said Murray.
“For Sly Stone, that idea was to create a diverse band that embraced a kaleidoscope of musical and cultural styles, that stand unparalleled to this day.”“Sly Stone” will trace the musician’s journey from child prodigy to stardom to
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