Earlier this summer, I was invited to a TCA Panel for PBS tour where I got to hear about the upcoming documentary “Pearl Jam Twenty” by Cameron Crowe. I got to hear about it from Cameron Crowe himself and I was way..WAY excited because of how huge of a fan I was of not only the director, but of Pearl Jam themselves.
I was not the slightest bit disappointed. I loved the documentary. You could see Cameron’s touch and it shows the real evolution of a band that started from almost nothing, except a tragedy, to their rise to superstardom, and learning to deal with that and themselves.
I gotta say, Cameron did a phenomenal job grabbing, and cutting 20 yrs of footage into just over an hour and a half without making it feel rushed or like you missed anything. Although it is a documentary, you can see the story unfolding of not only Pearl Jam, but the Seattle sound. You get snippets of Kurt Cobain, Chris Cornell and just the feel for what music was like in the early 90′s. It took me back to being a teenager when grunge was on the rise… and even now, I could feel that angst in the music. I also learned a few things and feel like a reconnected with an old friend again.
This documentary is a must see. Even if you aren’t a fan of Pearl Jam, it’s a great look into how one band made it big…and how they grew as individuals, yet kept together for 20 yrs (well minus that whole drummer fiasco, watch the movie, lol). Check out the clip below for a look at what’s in store and make sure to check your local listing for PBS’s premiere of “Pearl Jam Twenty” on October 21 at 9:00pm.
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That’s really cool.
I didn’t know about this…thanks for the review!!!
Oh my goshhhhhh. I am sooo dying to see this!
I didn’t even know they were doing this! Thanks for the review.
Back when I was 20 something I was in love with Pearl Jam.
Got to see this documentary… thanks for sharing! Music can really do wonders to the soul! rock on!
I have never been to a concert. I guess I should find the time sometime. Could be a good date.
I can’t wait to see this! Alive was my high school class song!
Thank you for the review. That is going to be awesome!
I love pearl jam! Thanks so much for this : )
I didn’t know about this either
I remember going to a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert and Pearl Jam opened for them, no one had really heard of them at the time. They became one of my favorite bands-I loved the review since I didn’t know anything about the release, the documentary(a must see for me), and the PBS show date. Thank you for the great review, I enjoyed reading it.
Thats cool… I will have to watch it!
I loved this time in music history! I was a teenager in the 90′s and my adolescence was shaped by artists like Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and Counting Crows. Thanks for the review! I’m looking forward to watching it in its entirety.
i love pearl jam
Great! I need to look for this documentary Thanks!
I’m a big fan of Pearl Jam! I’ll have to watch it!
Does it date me to say that I’ve heard the name but don’t know their music. I’ve probably heard at least one or two of their songs.
Ever heard of Glen Yarbough?
Never did listen to Pearl Jam much. I might have to take a look at this though. Awesome Review!
Can’t wait to see this! I loved Pearl Jam back in the day and love CC too. I’m definitely watching this!
I’m a big fan of PJ and heard great things about this documentary. And I’m totally jealous you got to go to TCA!
I saw it. It was GOOD. LOVE EV!
OMG. I love Pearl Jam!!! Thank you for updating us about the documentary.
Thanks for the review.
This takes me back! I need to find this! Good old high school!
Sounds cool. Thanks for the review.
woo hoo! I love Pearl Jam!
I love Pearl Jam! Can’t wait!
a little late on this one, but needed to make my pj obsession clear!