Deep Dive: Purple Mountains (2020)
Film Lens
Purple Mountains follows professional snowboarder and mountaineer Jeremy Jones as he navigates his deep connection to the outdoors. Over his 45 years in the mountains, he has witnessed significant changes, including more extreme weather and fewer snow days, which have impacted mountain towns economically. This film captures his motivation to protect the places he loves and his quest to find common ground with outdoor enthusiasts from various political backgrounds.
Through personal interactions and conversations, Jeremy learns about the hopes and fears of fellow outdoor people while engaging with them on the mountain and in the snow. The film presents a perspective on America's political divide, emphasizing that despite differing views on climate policy, shared values can bring people together.
Why Watch
- •Meet Jeremy Jones and his unique outdoor perspective.
- •Find out how climate change affects mountain towns.
- •See how shared values unite diverse outdoor communities.
Did You Know
•Jeremy Jones has spent 45 years in the mountains.
•The film has a duration of 53 minutes.
•Jeremy aims to connect with outdoor enthusiasts across diverse political backgrounds.
Perfect For
Snowboarding enthusiastsClimate change advocatesOutdoor adventure lovers