While the legacy of Earth, Wind & Fire is earmarked by some of the most infectiously energetic, awe-inducing performances in history, filmmaker Questlove takes viewers back to the beginning with this documentary on how the band formed and their journey unfolded — with some psychedelic flair, of course. You learn more about founder Maurice White's beginnings from his closest friends and family, how the band expanded in size and scope, and where their taste for the theatrical developed.

Peppered with interviews with famous faces influenced by the band, such as Barack and Michelle Obama, Flea, and Lionel Richie, beautiful line-drawn style animations and a plethora of archival concert footage that simply makes you want to jump up from your seat and dance, Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That’s the Weight of the World) is both a party of a film and a comprehensive record of the ups and downs for one of the most iconic bands to ever grace our stages.—Kate Lemberg

After the Premiere: A performance by Earth, Wind & Fire and The Roots.