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Purple Mountains

Purple Mountains

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 16, 2020

Runtime

0h 53m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

Purple Mountains

Production Companies

Teton Gravity Research, Liars and Thieves, Sound Off Films

Director

Josh Murphy

Description

Professional snowboarder and mountaineer Jeremy Jones has an intimate relationship with the outdoors. It’s his escape, his identity, and his legacy. But over the course of his 45 years in the mountains, he’s seen many things change: more extreme weather, fewer snow days, and economic strain on mountain towns. Motivated by an urge to protect the places he loves, Jeremy sets out on a physical and philosophical journey to find common ground with fellow outdoor people across diverse political backgrounds. He learns their hopes and fears while walking a mile in their shoes on the mountain and in the snow. With intimacy and emotion set against breathtaking backdrops, Purple Mountains navigates America’s divide with a refreshing perspective: even though we may disagree about climate policy, our shared values can unite us