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

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Film still from "Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's The Weight of the World)," directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson (USA, 2026).

Made with the support of the band and the estate of late founder Maurice White, this film 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. It explores the group’s musical, spiritual, and philosophical origins, their creative ambitions, rivalries, friendships, and the 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. Through Questlove’s signature lens, the documentary breaks down how the group embraced Afrofuturism, their message of positive resilience as healing for the Black community, and, of course, how the groove is very much still there.

Film will be screened in its original version with subtitles in Spanish.

A film in the 2026 edition of the In-Edit International Music Documentary Film Festival.

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