HBO Releases Trailer for Questlove's Earth, Wind & Fire Documentary Featuring Obama Interviews
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Summary
HBO released the first trailer for Questlove's upcoming documentary about Earth, Wind & Fire, titled "Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial Vs. That's the Weight of the World)." The film explores the legendary R&B group's history from their 1970s heyday to present day, examines late founder Maurice White's artistic evolution, and features interviews with band members Philip Bailey, Verdine White, and Ralph Johnson, as well as Michelle and Barack Obama.
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The film, titled Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial Vs. That's the Weight of the World), finds Ahmed 'Questlove' Thompson bring his storytelling technique to the band's history, from their hit-making Seventies to present day, while also examining late founder Maurice White's evolution as an artist.
In addition to speaking with members Philip Bailey, Verdine White, and Ralph Johnson and those in the Earth, Wind & Fire orbit, the documentary also features interviews with Michelle and Barack Obama.
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