Academy Award winner Questlove directs the definitive portrait of one of the most influential bands in music history, with exclusive access to their archives.
Made with the support of the band and the estate of late founder Maurice White, Earth, Wind & Fire draws on a remarkable trove of visual, audio and written material from the group's own vaults to get closer than ever to the personalities behind the music. The creative ambitions, rivalries, friendships and sheer force of talent that forged their sound all come vividly to life, tracing the journey from their early days through to a global stardom that crossed borders and generations. Their records soundtracked dancefloors, living rooms and protest marches alike, and their influence on funk, soul, disco and pop remains deeply felt. Questlove's film goes deep into the archives to tell the full story, and the groove is very much still there.
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Premiere statusInternational premiere
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Director(s)Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson
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Country(s)USA
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Year2026
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Duration119 mins
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Executive producer(s)Philip Bailey, Verdine White, Ralph Johnson, Bruce Talamon, Jon Kamen, Cheo Hodari Coker, Karla Zambrano, Zarah Zohlman, Shawn Gee, Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, Amos Newman, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Sara Rodriguez
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Producer(s)Dave Sirulnick, Samantha Grogin, KB White, Arron Saxe, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson
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CinematographyEmily Topper
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EditingAndrew Morrow, Matt Cascella, Tim Ziegler
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SoundAhmir “Questlove” Thompson, Ray Angry
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Language(s)English
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Sales CompanyDavid Wilcox / Fifth Season
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