On the Sly in Search of the Family Stone

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ON THE SLY:

IN SEARCH OF THE FAMILY Rock

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AN EPIC QUEST.

Managing director and super-fan Michael Rubenstone sets out in search of long-fourth dimension reclusive funk legend, Sly Stone. Forth the way, he meets with some success, but finds endless more failures in trying to capture a man who refuses to exist contained.

Film Synopsis

Michael Rubenstone, a kickoff-time filmmaker, and Sly and the Family Stone super fan, sets out to find the band's leader, the reclusive funk legend – Sly Stone. In doing so, he manages to make the near comprehensive documentary on the band to date, while too bringing Sly out of hiding for the outset fourth dimension since his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame consecration in 1993. Part road movie, part rock doctor, On the Sly follows Michael over the course of 10 years, across the Usa, as he unearths the true story of the ring and chronicles how a musical icon brutal from grace. Along the manner he meets members of the original Family Stone, some eclectic characters who soothe his soul, and some who brand him question his search entirely. Through detailed interviews we learn near the complexity of Sly Stone, all while grappling with the question, "Why do nosotros search for our heroes?" Is it to find answers from them, or ultimately to find answers within ourselves? Hit the road and join the search!

Director'due south Statement

On the Sly : In Search of the Family unit Stone started every bit a unproblematic idea. Why don't I rent a camera and see if I tin observe my musical hero Sly Stone. I hear he lives in L.A. – I'll go and discover him. Easy, right? Inappreciably. I found out pretty fast that I had picked peradventure the most hard discipline in the music industry. I didn't know anything nearly making a film. I just knew that there was a story that needed to be told. Lilliputian did I know – it was not only Sly's story – it was my own. On the Sly was my film school. It took over twelve years to complete. It is a labor of love. It is independent filmmaking. It's got incredible music, suspense, drama, drugs, a rich history and cinematic poetry. I hope that this flick shines a deserved light and new appreciation on the genius of Sly Stone's music. I also hope that it sends a message to every young filmmaker that if you believe in something enough – you can make information technology, if you lot try.

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THE Production TEAM.

Michael Rubenstone is an role player, writer, director and musician. You've seen him on ABC, FOX, USA and CBS with appearances on "The Goldbergs," "Grandfathered," "Happy Endings," "The Mentalist," "Common Law," "Breaking In" and "Jericho," amongst others. An accomplished theatre actor, Michael has appeared at Williamstown Thatre Festival, ICT Long Embankment, and Pittsburgh Public Theatre, among others. ON THE SLY: IN SEARCH OF THE Family unit STONE was a twelve-year journey and is his documentary directorial debut. Michael is a graduate of the University of Michigan. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Shannon, who is the other half of their musical duo, S+Thou.

MICHAEL RUBENSTONE, DIRECTOR & PRODUCER

Adam F. Goldberg is an American goggle box and film producer and writer. He is best known as the creator and showrunner of the television series "Breaking In" and "The Goldbergs." Goldberg besides wrote on the shows "Aliens in America," "Hush-hush Girlfriend," "Voltron Force," "WordGirl" and Kevin Williamson's "Glory Days." Goldberg has also produced several movies, including "The Comebacks" (Fox), "Daddy Day Camp" (Columbia), "Bobism" (MGM), "Jeff the Immortal" (Universal) and a remake of "Night of the Living Dorks" (Warner Bros.)

ADAM F. GOLDBERG, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Dan Shot z is a writer/executive producer in moving-picture show and tv set. While only completing the 4th and final season of the STARZ serial "Blackness Sails," Shotz previously adult and produced the serial "Common Law" for the The states network too as "Harper'due south Isle" and fan-favorite "Jericho" for CBS Television receiver. Shotz and "Black Sails" creator Jonathan Due east. Steinberg recently launched Quaker Moving Pictures, a production/evolution visitor. Prior to this new venture, Shotz was a partner with director Jon Turteltaub at Junction Entertainment, the company responsible for the films "National Treasure" and the sequel "National Treasure: Volume of Secrets," among others.

DAN SHOTZ, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Sarah Anthony is a documentary film producer who bounces betwixt music and social justice projects. She was an Acquaintance Producer with PBS FRONTLINE "The Historic period of AIDS." In 2007 she joined Exclusive Media every bit the Co-caput of Documentary Features, where she supervised development, product and distribution on documentaries including Martin Scorsese's "George Harrison: Living in the Material World," "Billy Joel's Last Play at Shea," and the Academy Honor-winning "Undefeated." She also produced FRONTLINE'south "Endgame: AIDS In Black America," and R.J. Cutler'southward "The Earth According to Dick Cheney." Recently, she produced HBO's docs-series "The Defiant Ones."

SARAH ANTHONY, CO-PRODUCER

Patrick Sheehan is a television writer and producer whose documentary and docu-series credits include projects for Lucasfilm, Warner Brothers, A&E and Discovery Channel. He's also written for or worked on Goggle box shows such as "Franklin & Bash," "The Neighbors," "Galavant" and "American Housewife," among others. ON THE SLY: IN SEARCH OF THE Family unit Rock is Patrick's first contained feature film. Patrick likewise produces stand one-act events in Los Angeles, including, most notably, co-creating the now infamous Comedy Carhole.

PAT SHEEHAN, PRODUCER

Todd Shotz and his production company T42 Entertainment most recently produced LAZY EYE, which played 27 film festivals and opened theatrically (November 2016). Todd served as Executive Producer on GHOST Team Ane, which premiered at Slamdance in 2013 and was released theatrically by Film Arcade/Paramount. Previously, Todd was VP of flick and Idiot box development at Cheyenne Enterprises (Bruce Willis & Arnold Rifkin's production company), working on such projects equally Live FREE OR Die HARD, 16 BLOCKS and TIMBER FALLS. Equally a documentary producer, Todd oversaw product of WRESTLING WITH ANGELS (Sundance, 2006) and developed the docu-serial pilot WAY OUT for Starting time.

TODD SHOTZ, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Jonathan is a partner in J2 Films which produced the mobile TV series MLB.com Presents Nihon Confidential along with Image Revolution, She Makes Comics, Chris Claremont's XMEN for J2'southward Respect four Productions 2016 documentary slate. Jonathan co-produced the honour-winning documentary, Nosotros ARE X along with Human being in the Camo Jacket and is currently producing Cosplay Universe and On The Sly.
Jonathan has worked in film acquisitions and production for the by x years. Some of these include; Pee Wee'southward Playhouse, The Illusionist, World Baseball Classic 2006, Ramen Girl, Repo The Genetic Opera, Marie and Bruce and Catacombs."

JONATHAN PLATT, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Max Smerling has been an manufacture veteran for decades as a screenwriter, producer and consultant. He got his showtime at Lakeshore Entertainment and worked to bring a dozen films to production including Meg DOLLAR Babe, and the UNDERWORLD franchise. He is currently in production on another documentary nigh his grandparents Madeline and Jack Gilford – actors and activists both blacklisted during the McCarthy era. In addition, Max and his brother run a boutique PR firm called Provoke Relations, specializing in online engagement via social applied science.

MAX SMERLING, CO-PRODUCER

Marc McCrudden is a visionary Executive Producer and the founder of the experiential premium content company, Lightline Studios. Marc believes talent is primal and knows how to deliver the audience inside the story and action in the sports and music space. Marc garnered deals with Samsung, X-finity and China CCTV for Lightline Studios' award winning 3D feature film Driblet. Marc has a rich history in the unscripted series and motion picture infinite on The Apprentice, Way Star, Girls Adjacent Door, Braxton Family Values, Bridgette's Sexiest Beaches, Top Chef, Justin Bieber's: Never Say Never, Cesar Millan: Love My Pit Bull, Shark Tank and On the Sly: In Search of the Family unit Rock.