Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)
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2026 · Movie · 1h 59m
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Critics rate it 18 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
Examines the legacy, cultural impact, and body of work of American R&B/funk/jazz/soul/disco band Earth, Wind & Fire, and will feature exclusive access to the band’s archives of visual, audio, and written material, as well as the support of the estate of Maurice White and the band.
Ratings
IMDb7.6/10
Metacritic94/100
Critics rate it 18 points higher than audiences do.
14 audience votes
Key crew
- QuestloveDirector
- Raymond AngryOriginal Music Composer
- QuestloveOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Philip BaileySelf
- Verdine WhiteSelf
- Ralph JohnsonSelf
- Barack ObamaSelf
- Michelle ObamaSelf
- Stevie WonderSelf
- Lionel RichieSelf
- H.E.R.Self
- FleaSelf
- George FaisonSelf
- Maurice WhiteSelf (archive footage)
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Themes
1970sjazz singer or musicianrhythm and blues (r&b)disco1980s1960smusic documentaryfunk musicsoul musicafropop