# Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS. That’s the Weight of the World) (2026)

> Questlove traces Earth, Wind & Fire’s expansive musical legacy through intimate testimony and a rich trove of archival memories.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7358419

## Facts

- Runtime: 119 min
- Genres: Documentary, Music
- Director: Questlove
- Cast: Philip Bailey, Verdine White, Ralph Johnson, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, H.E.R.
- TMDB rating: 4.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33474152/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: celebratory, soulful, nostalgic, music history night, concert film marathon

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