Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS. That’s the Weight of the World) (2026)
Examines the legacy, cultural impact, and body of work of American R&B/punk/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.
Director: Questlove
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 119 min
Release Date: June 3, 2026
Cast
- Verdine White - Self
- Philip Bailey - Self
- Ralph Johnson - Self
- Maurice White - Self (archive footage)
Production: RadicalMedia, Two One Five Entertainment, Broken Halo Entertainment, Kinfolk Management + Media, Fifth Season, Sony Music Publishing, HBO Documentary Films, Word Is Bond
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
1970s, jazz singer or musician, rhythm and blues (r&b), disco, 1980s, 1960s, music documentary, funk music, soul music, afropop
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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/punk/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)?
- Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS. That’s the Weight of the World) stars Verdine White, Philip Bailey, Ralph Johnson, Maurice White.
- How long is 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) has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is 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) is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS. That’s the Weight of the World) produced?
- Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS. That’s the Weight of the World) was produced in United States of America.