Understandably so, when many people think of June and HBO/HBO Max, they likely are thinking about the highly anticipated debut of House of the Dragon Season 3. For nearly four years now, the Game of Thrones spinoff has captivated the attention of many viewers and continues to build a legacy of its own.
With that being said, HBO has given watchers another reason to celebrate in June, quietly adding a widely celebrated new documentary to its roster. The film, produced and directed by The Roots frontman Questlove, centers around arguably the greatest band the world has ever seen, and reviews have been nothing short of raving.
Earth, Wind & Fire Documentary Now Streaming on HBO Max
Officially titled Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs That's the Weight of the World), the documentary tells the interesting journey of R&B and funk band, Earth, Wind & Fire. Per the official logline of the film provided by Warner Bros:
“Acclaimed producer, director, and musician Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson tells the story of the legendary nine-time GRAMMY® Award-winning band Earth, Wind & Fire, tracing their genesis through late founding member Maurice White, chronicling their evolution, highs and lows, and relevance from the 1970s into the present day while exploring the deep philosophical and spiritual meaning behind their message and music.”
Viewers of the documentary can expect to see members of the band, Philip Bailey, Verdine White, and Ralph Johnson. Additionally, they’re joined by former band members, relatives, and legends in their own right, Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie. Oh, and President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle are also on hand to lend their commentary.
In terms of reviews, they’ve been pretty stellar. Owen Glieberman of Variety noted, “Questlove tells the band’s story, and Maurice White’s story, in a way that’s at once thrilling and haunting.” Meanwhile, Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter stated, “The documentary recounts the band’s story in compelling fashion, with Questlove providing enough imaginative stylistic flourishes to prevent it from feeling like an extended Behind the Music episode.”
Is Earth, Wind & Fire the Greatest Band Ever?
It’s hard to argue that Earth, Wind & Fire isn’t the best band to ever grace a music stage. The collective has released 23 albums, sold over 100 million copies of said albums worldwide, and earned an impressive nine Grammys. Plus, they’ve been behind some of the most legendary songs that still can be heard at football games, graduations, weddings, birthday parties, family reunions, and more. From “Let’s Groove” to “September” to “Reasons” to “Shining Star” to other classics, they have no shortage of hits.
What also makes them stand out from other acts is their pure musicality. While their lyrics and voices sound great, it’s their unique love affair with the instruments in each song that makes them top-tier artists.
Again, Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs That's the Weight of the World) is now streaming on HBO Max. You’ll need a subscription to enjoy it.
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