Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 7, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Questlove
- Original Score
- Raymond Angry, Questlove
- Original Title
- Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- RadicalMedia, Two One Five Entertainment, Broken Halo Entertainment, Fifth Season, Sony Music Publishing, HBO Documentary Films, Word Is Bond, Sony Music Vision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Questlove
Raymond Angry, Questlove
Emily Topper
Matt Cascella, Andrew Morrow, Timothy Ziegler
Questlove, Dave Sirulnick, Samantha Grogin, Zarah Zohlman, Shawn Gee
Department Leadership Roster
Questlove
Director
Questlove
Producer
Dave Sirulnick
Producer
Samantha Grogin
Producer
Arron Saxe
Producer
KB White
Producer
Raymond Angry
Original Music Composer
Questlove
Original Music Composer
Emily Topper
Director of Photography
Matt Cascella
Editor
Andrew Morrow
Editor
Timothy Ziegler
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)
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What is Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) about?
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.
Who directed Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)?
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) was directed by Questlove.
Who stars in Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)?
The principal cast of Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) includes Philip Bailey, Verdine White, Ralph Johnson, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama.
When was Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) released and how long is it?
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) was composed by Raymond Angry, Questlove.