Pearl Jam Twenty Review

Messages: Big themes include the pressures of fame and the commercialization of art, but it's discussed by the artist and others in a thoughtful, serious way. The overall message is that the band members stayed true to their art, no matter what direction the "market" was taking them, in such a way that their decisions still resulted in widespread success and respect.

Role models: While there's a little bit of "bad boy" rock star behavior shown in archival footage (tearing down curtains, etc.), for the most part, the band members appear to have avoided heavy partying, particularly before their nightly shows, and genuinely respect each other to this day. Drinking and drug use is mentioned but isn't glorified.

Violence: Discussion of Kurt Cobain's suicide and an incident in which fans were injured and killed at a concert.

Sex: Not an issue

Language: On the DVD version, audible words include "f--k" and "s--t"; in the PBS broadcast version cursing was edited out to keep bleeping to a minimum.

Consumerism: Aside from promoting the band itself, the film briefly mentions brands like Perry Ellis and Ticketmaster.

Drinking, drugs and smoking: References to rehab and discussion of drug use, but in the context of negative consequences with a cautionary tone. Some social drinking on camera, with one shot of a band member smoking marijuana.