See First Trailer for Questlove’s Earth, Wind & Fire Doc Featuring Michelle and Barack Obama
HBO has released the first trailer for Questlove's documentary on the legendary R&B group Earth, Wind & Fire. The film explores the band's history and features interviews with notable figures, including Barack and Michelle Obama. It is set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival before airing on HBO on June 7.
- ▪The documentary is titled 'Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial Vs. That’s the Weight of the World)'.
- ▪It includes interviews with band members and celebrities like Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie.
- ▪The film will showcase never-before-seen footage and explore the band's evolution across various music genres.
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 21:28:32 +0000 |
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