Purple Mountains (2020)

One man's journey to find common ground in the mountains — one voter at a time.

Purple Mountains (2020) poster

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

Director: Josh Murphy
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: William Ryan Fritch
Cinematography: Weston Walker
Editing: Collin Kriner
Production: Teton Gravity Research, Liars and Thieves, Sound Off Films
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Winter Sports: Ski Jumping and Glory

Keywords

election campaign, politics, climate change, snowboarding, snow skiing, ski snowboard, usa election, alpine skiing, skiing

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Josh Murphy
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Purple Mountains about?
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
Who directed Purple Mountains?
Purple Mountains was directed by Josh Murphy.
Who stars in Purple Mountains?
Purple Mountains stars Jeremy Jones.
How long is Purple Mountains?
Purple Mountains has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is Purple Mountains?
Purple Mountains is a Documentary film.
What are the themes of Purple Mountains?
The themes of Purple Mountains include: Winter Sports: Ski Jumping and Glory.