Questlove Enlists Michelle & Barack Obama To Dissect The Genius Of Earth, Wind & Fire In First Trailer For HBO Doc
HBO has released the first trailer for Questlove's documentary on Earth, Wind & Fire. The film explores the band's cultural impact and features contributions from notable figures like Barack and Michelle Obama. It will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival before streaming on HBO Max starting June 7.
- ▪The documentary examines the cultural influence of Earth, Wind & Fire.
- ▪It features never-before-seen footage and contributions from celebrities.
- ▪The film will open the Tribeca Film Festival before being available on HBO Max.
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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, chronicling their evolution, highs and lows, and relevance from the 1970s into the present day while exploring the deep philosophical and spiritual meaning behind their message and music.
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