Six-time Grammy winner and Academy Award-winning director Questlove has announced that his next project will be directing a documentary on the iconic music group Earth, Wind & Fire.
Widely regarded as one of the most prolific music groups of all time, the documentary will spotlight Earth, Wind & Fire’s cultural significance in music and beyond. It will explore their artistic journey and the enduring impact of their legacy. Earth, Wind & Fire, one of the most critically and commercially successful bands in history, has sold over 90 million records, with 11 consecutive albums going gold or platinum. The band has won six Grammy Awards and is responsible for timeless hits like “Reasons,” “Let’s Groove,” “September,” and “Shining Star,” among many others.
Questlove shared the news on Instagram, giving fans an exclusive glimpse into how the band built their lasting legacy and body of work over the years. In a statement about the project, Questlove said,
“Having been baptized in the Afrocentric joy river of this powerhouse unit, I’ve learned about them, I’ve learned about us, and more importantly, I’ve learned and rediscovered myself in the process. I’m so excited to be part of the process of preserving their positive but very vulnerable and real story of Soul, Self & Struggle.”
The documentary will feature exclusive access to Earth, Wind & Fire’s visual, audio, and written archives, with the approval of both the estate of Maurice White and the band, according to a press release from The Hollywood Reporter.Earth, Wind & Fire members Philip Bailey, Verdine White, and Ralph Johnson said in a joint statement, “We look forward to this in-depth journey of our band and are so excited to have Questlove directing the documentary.”Questlove, who is also working on a Sly Stone documentary, fittingly made the announcement on Saturday, September 21, via Instagram.
The Earth, Wind & Fire documentary is slated for release in 2025 and promises to be the “definitive story” of the legendary R&B band.