HBO recently dropped the first trailer for Questlove's Earth, Wind & Fire documentary.
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial Vs. That's The Weight of the World) was produced and directed by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson. The film will open this year's Tribeca Film Festival before streaming on HBO Max from June 7.
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."
"Drawing from the band's rich visual, audio, and written archives, including never-before-seen footage, the film plays like an experiential kaleidoscope of images, colors, and music, transporting viewers to the vibrancy of live performances that have electrified fans past and present," it adds.
Earth, Wind & Fire was formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1969. Their music spans multiple genres, including jazz, R&B, soul, funk, disco, pop, Latin and Afro-pop.
Maurice White formed the band, while prominent members have included Verdine White, Philip Bailey, Ralph Johnson, Larry Dunn, Al McKay, Roland Bautista, Robert Brookins, Sonny Emory, Ronnie Laws, Sheldon Reynolds and Andrew Woolfolk.
The band has won six Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards and have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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