Questlove on Earth, Wind & Fire Documentary, Why He’ll Probably Never Make a Prince Film, and What’s Coming Next

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Questlove has become one of music's most prolific documentarians, with four films under his belt including the Oscar-winning "Summer of Soul" and the newly released "Earth, Wind & Fire (to Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)" on HBO. The Roots drummer and bandleader discusses his approach to music documentaries, explains why a Prince film likely won't happen, and hints at future projects in the pipeline. His work spans genres and decades, from the Harlem Cultural Festival to Saturday Night Live's musical legacy to funk pioneers, establishing him as a trusted voice for preserving music history on screen.