In celebration of the Pearl Jam's sold out performances at Wrigley Field on Aug. 20 and 22, 2016 during the Chicago Cubs World Series championship season, Pearl Jam is set to release documentary film Let’s Play Two and accompanying soundtrack album. Let’s Play Two is directed by director/photographer Danny Clinch and produced by Monkeywrench Productions, Tourgigs Productions, Universal Music Publishing Group, Republic Records, FOX Sports and Major League Baseball in collaboration with Milkt Films and Polygram Entertainment.
With Chicago being a hometown to Eddie Vedder, Pearl Jam has forged a relationship with the city, the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field. From Ten to Lightning Bolt, the feature film shuffles through Pearl Jam’s ever-growing catalog of originals and covers -- spanning the band's 25-year career. Through the eyes of Danny Clinch and the voice of Pearl Jam, the film showcases the journey of the special relationship -- using the past and present of both the band and the Chicago Cubs through the music, the sweat and the eternal hopes of being both a Cubs fan and Pearl Jam fan.
“In my films and photographs, I love to explore the relationship between a band, their fans and the location,” Let’s Play Two director Danny Clinch explains. “When it happens that the main characters of your film are Pearl Jam, the Chicago Cubs, their fans, and Wrigley Field during a historic moment, you know it’s going to be epic. Our instincts were correct to follow the story and it took us to a historic Game 7 of the World Series ending a 108 year drought for the Cubs. I have learned to welcome the unexpected and it always pays off if you’re ready for it.”
Serving as the film’s theatrical premiere, Ten Club will host special members-only screenings of Let’s Play Two at Metro in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood on Wednesday, Sept. 27 and Thursday, Sept. 28. In partnership with Abramorama, Let’s Play Two will then enjoy week-long worldwide theatrical engagements in select markets starting on Sept. 29 in addition to special one night only theatrical events beginning on Oct. 3. The soundtrack and home video of the film will be released globally by Republic Records, with the soundtrack released simultaneous to the film on September 29th and home video following with a release on Nov. 17. The soundtrack is available for pre-order now at pearljam.com and will be available for pre-order via all digital retailers on Aug. 25. The home video will be available for pre-order on Sept. 29. The film’s U.S. television premiere airs on FS1 on Friday, Oct. 13 immediately following Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. More details on each partnership below and more to come at letsplaytwofilm.com.
Director Danny Clinch and Milkt Executive Producer Lindha Narvaez have been a director/production team on film projects for 15 years including Pearl Jam live concert film Immagine in Cornice (2007) and various Pearl Jam EPKs throughout the years.
Danny, Lindha and Let’s Play Two cinematographers Vance Burberry and Josh Goleman as well as editor Taryn Gould collaborated with Pearl Jam to produce content for the release of 2013’s, Lightning Bolt including a short film and music video for “Mind Your Manners.”
Soundtrack Configurations:
Vinyl LP
2 x LP
Tip-on style gatefold jacket
Soft touch finish
Featuring photos and director’s note from Danny Clinch
CD
Casemade hardcover book Pizzoli package
32-page booklet
Featuring photos and director’s note from Danny Clinch
Tracklist
1. Low Light
2. Better Man
3. Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town
4. Last Exit
5. Lightning Bolt
6. Black Red Yellow
7. Black
8. Corduroy
9. Given To Fly
10. Jeremy
11. Inside Job
12. Go
13. Crazy Mary
14. Release
15. Alive
16. All The Way
17. I’ve Got A Feeling
