The Tribeca Festival opens its 25th anniversary edition with a world premiere of Questlove’s documentary on Earth, Wind & Fire, kicking off June 3 at the Beacon Theatre with a live Earth, Wind & Fire and Roots performance.

Prolific team credits accompany the project, with Ahmir Thompson and a broad lineup of executive producers including Dave Sirulnick, Samantha Grogin, KB White, Arron Saxe, Zarah Zohlman, Shawn Gee, Jon Kamen, Cheo Hodari Coker, and Amos Newman.

Questlove describes the film as capturing the band’s cultural significance and the transformative research and creative process undertaken over two years.

Earth, Wind & Fire are one of the era-defining groups with six Grammys, 18 nominations, and inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Tribeca frames its festival as a storytelling platform spanning film, television, music, podcasts, games, and immersive experiences, supported by a wide array of sponsors.

Opening Night will honor the legacy of Maurice White (deceased in 2016), with core members Verdine White, Philip Bailey, and Ralph Johnson continuing as the band’s representatives.

Readers are invited to watch Tribeca’s official site and The Playlist for further festival coverage and updates.

Earth, Wind & Fire previously aligned with Tribeca during Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives in 2017, underscoring ongoing ties between the band and the festival.

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Earth, Wind & Fire’s Chicago origins in 1969 are highlighted, with enduring members like Philip Bailey, Verdine White, and Ralph Johnson, and a catalog that includes major hits such as September, Shining Star, and Boogie Wonderland.

The documentary emphasizes the band’s international appeal and archival footage focus, reflecting QuestLove’s research-driven approach.

The film traverses the band’s history, music, visuals, metaphysical themes, and joy, from humble beginnings to legendary stadium performances.