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Getty Images The Tribeca Festival has announced the HBO original documentary “Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World)” will open the 25th annual festival on June 3. Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, the film will be screened at the Beacon Theatre, followed by a live performance by the documentary’s subjects and nine-time Grammy Award-winning band Earth, Wind & Fire, along with the musical group The Roots. “Opening Night is always a magical moment! This year, as we celebrate 25 years of the festival, it is especially meaningful,” said Jane Rosenthal, Tribeca Festival Co-Founder and Co-Chair. “Tribeca was born in the wake of 9/11 with a belief: that storytellers have the power to bring communities together. For 25 years, we’ve seen artists, filmmakers, musicians, and audiences come together in New York City in ways that are inspiring, surprising, and deeply human. We are humbled by what’s been achieved and excited for the stories yet to come.” The “Earth, Wind & Fire” documentary examines the band’s legacy, cultural influence, and body of work, incorporating archival materials while focusing on the founder, Maurice White, and his vision for the group. The film is produced by Thompson, Dave Sirulnick, and Samantha Grogin, KB White, and Arron Saxe. Zarah Zohlman, Shawn Gee, Jon Kamen, Cheo Hodari Coker, and Amos Newman are the executive producers. “It is an absolute honor to bring this project to the Tribeca Festival,” said Thompson. “The past two years of deep research and creative magic surrounding Earth, Wind & Fire have been nothing short of transformative. They remain one of the most culturally significant bands in history, and this project finally illustrates exactly why their legacy is so vital.” The full line-up will be released at a later date. 2026 Tribeca Festival passes and ticket packages are available now at tribecafilm.com.
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