Formed in Seattle in 1990, Pearl Jam's history is detailed through 12,000 hours of footage, featuring key events and interviews with band members.
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Formed in Seattle in 1990, Pearl Jam's history is detailed through 12,000 hours of footage, featuring key events and interviews with band members.
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Eddie Vedder and his bandmates formed Pearl Jam in Seattle in 1990. Directed by Cameron Crowe, Pearl Jam Twenty uses over 12,000 hours of footage to trace the band's history. Key events include their rise to fame, a battle against Ticketmaster, and the tragedy at the Roskilde Festival in 2000. The film features interviews with band members and showcases live performances from 1990 to 2010.
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The GuardianFilm-maker Cameron Crowe goes way back with grunge outfit Pearl Jam, but this 20th-anniversary account is essentially a fans-only affair.
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Why Watch
- See Eddie Vedder and other band members share their stories.
- Find out about the Roskilde Festival tragedy in 2000.
- Meet the band during their fight against Ticketmaster.
Did You Know
- Cameron Crowe completed filming in April 2011 after 12,000 hours of footage.
- The documentary premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2011.
- The film's soundtrack includes live recordings from 1990 through 2010.
- The film was presented in US cinemas during September 2011.
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Who directed the documentary Pearl Jam Twenty?
Cameron Crowe directed the documentary Pearl Jam Twenty.
When did Pearl Jam Twenty premiere?
Pearl Jam Twenty premiered at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival.
What is the duration of Pearl Jam Twenty?
Pearl Jam Twenty has a duration of 119 minutes.
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