FILE - Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam performs during BottleRock Napa Valley on May 25, 2024, in Napa, Calif. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)

Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament has been passionate about skateboarding since his teenage years in Montana. Inspired by a trip to California, he built ramps with his dad and competed in contests. Now, he funds world-class skate parks in Montana focusing on small communities and reservations. His efforts are highlighted in “Paving the Way,” a documentary premiering Sunday at the Tribeca Festival. The film showcases skateboarding’s impact on creativity and community, especially among Indigenous youth. Meanwhile, Pearl Jam plans to headline the Ohana Festival in September, introducing a new drummer after Matt Cameron’s departure.