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Questlove To Direct Earth, Wind & Fire Documentary Slated For 2025

"I've learned and rediscovered myself in the process," Questlove said of the forthcoming film.


BY PREEZY BROWN


SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 1:00PM


Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is set to helm a documentary chronicling the rise and enduring influence of the iconic band Earth, Wind & Fire. The film aims to capture the band’s remarkable journey, highlighting their impact on music and culture.

“Having been baptized in the Afrocentric joy river of this powerhouse unit, I’ve learned about them, I’ve learned about us & more importantly, I’ve learned and rediscovered myself in the process,” Questlove expressed in a statement coinciding with the announcement of the project.



The Philadelphia native and The Roots member continued, extolling his excitement about preserving the “positive but VERY vulnerable and real story of Soul, Self & Struggle.”

Earth, Wind & Fire members Philip Bailey, Verdine White, and Ralph Johnson also shared their enthusiasm for the forthcoming project, stating, “We look forward to this in-depth journey of our band, and are so excited to have Questlove directing the documentary.”

The legendary band has sold over 90 million records and achieved significant commercial success, with 11 consecutive albums going gold or platinum and six Grammy Awards to their name.


The documentary is produced in association with Sony Music Vision and features executive producers Zarah Zohlman and Shawn Gee of Two One Five Entertainment, along with Jon Kamen of RadicalMedia, Cheo Hodari Coker, and Amos Newman.

Questlove, known for his acclaimed work on “Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised),” is poised to bring a unique perspective to this exploration of Earth, Wind & Fire’s legacy. The documentary promises to shed light on the band’s contributions to music history and their profound cultural resonance.

News of the Earth Wind & Fire documentary arrives mere weeks ahead of the group’s upcoming Las Vegas residency at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas from Oct. 9 through Oct. 19.