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Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)

2026 · 119 min

A warm, music-rich archival journey that celebrates a beloved band's legacy while gently exploring the weight of its founder's vision.

Overview: 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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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
upliftingstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: music
art
identity
race
celebrity
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild

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Horror	0
Humour	3
Realism	9
Romance	2
Tension	2
Darkness	3
Complexity	5
Emotional weight	6

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Genres: documentary, music
Directed by: Questlove
Starring: Philip Bailey, Verdine White, Ralph Johnson, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, H.E.R.
Music: Raymond Angry, Questlove
Cinematography: Emily Topper
Runtime: 119 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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