HBO Sets Airdate and Drops Trailer for the Questlove’s 'Earth, Wind & Fire' Documentary
The film traces the band’s genesis, highs and lows, and cultural influence, with Barack and Michelle Obama, Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie among the contributors.
- HBO released the first trailer for Questlove's Earth, Wind & Fire documentary, featuring interviews with President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama ahead of its Tribeca Film Festival premiere in New York next month.
- Acclaimed producer, director, and musician Ahmir Questlove Thompson chronicles the legendary band's evolution, tracing their genesis through co-founders Maurice White and Verdine White while exploring the philosophical and spiritual meaning behind their music.
- Selling more than 90 million records, the group remains one of the world's most successful acts. The documentary follows Questlove's Oscar-winning directorial debut, 'Summer of Soul.'
- President Barack Obama recalled his personal connection to the group's music, recounting that in high school he thought, 'If they can do that, what can I do?'
- The film opens the Tribeca Film Festival on June 3 before streaming on HBO Max from June 7, positioning the documentary as a major cultural event celebrating the band's enduring influence.
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Barack and Michelle Obama, Lionel Richie & Others Featured in Earth, Wind & Fire Doc
Source: Gutchie Kojima/Shinko Music / Getty The new trailer for Questlove’s documentary about funk supergroup Earth, Wind and Fire released today, May 21, and is set to air on HBO. The documentary is set to examine the expertise and cultural impact and influence that the legendary soul group embodies. According to the official synopsis from Deadline: “Acclaimed producer, director, and musician Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson tells the story of the le…
Obamas appear in trailer for Questlove's Earth, Wind & Fire documentary
Questlove's Earth, Wind & Fire documentary premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 4 before it begins streaming on HBO Max on June 7. The project about the legendary R&B group includes an interview with former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle.
HBO sets airdate and drops trailer for the Questlove’s 'Earth, Wind & Fire' documentary
‘Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That’s the Weight of the World)’ poster (HBO) HBO has announced the airdate for Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s documentary about R&B legends Earth, Wind & Fire. Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That’s the Weight of the World) is set to debut June 7 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. HBO has also dropped the trailer for the film, soundtracked by the band’s iconic tunes “Sept…
Questlove Enlists Michelle & Barack Obama For Earth, Wind & Fire Doc
HBO has dropped the first trailer for Questlove’s Earth, Wind & Fire documentary. The feature doc examines the enormous cultural influence of the legendary soul group Earth, Wind & Fire. The official synopsis reads: “Acclaimed producer, director, and musician Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson tells the story of the legendary nine-time Grammy Award-winning band Earth, Wind & Fire, tracing their genesis through late founding member Maurice White, c…
Questlove Drops Trailer For Earth, Wind, And Fire Documentary
Questlove has released the trailer of his upcoming HBO documentary about the legendary Earth, Wind, and Fire. Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World) debuts on HBO on June 7. The documentary centers on the life and times of the iconic band. Barack and Michelle Obama, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, and H.E.R. are all included in the doc. The official synopsis reads: “Acclaimed producer, director, and musician Ahmir …
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