In October 2023, Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder took to the stage at Seattle’s Benaroya Hall to perform two sold out solo shows with all proceeds going towards funding critical research in finding a cure for Epidermolysis Bullosa. EB is a rare and often fatal genetic disease that affects the skin’s connective tissue, leaving it as fragile as a butterfly wings. Reaching beyond the realm of a traditional “rock doc,” Matter of Time weaves together Vedder’s riveting, intimate musical performance with personal stories from researchers, doctors, funders, parents and young people living with EB. Together, they form a formidable community to help support each other and find a cure as quickly as possible.

Filmmaker Matt Finlin crafts this moving concert film that crackles with the electric energy of Vedder’s heartfelt acoustic performance, reflecting his deep personal involvement with the EB Research Partnership (EBRP) he co-founded with wife Jill in 2010. It’s music with a purpose, making you feel like you’re right there in the room with Vedder and his special guests from the EB community as they all come together in Seattle for this unforgettable event.—Andrea Passafiume

After the Premiere: An intimate acoustic performance by Eddie Vedder.

Matthew Finlin