We talk to snowboarder & Protect Our Winters founder, Jeremy Jones, about his new film, Purple Mountains; the importance of reviving a lost art; and more.
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The title of the film (1:59)Social media (7:05)Common ground / consensus (9:28)The art of conversation (11:28)Best ways to discuss these issues? (12:37)Politics as a sport / entertainment (14:08)Upcoming election (21:50)A favorite moment from the film? (27:20)Closing thoughts (32:18) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Jones on His New Film, Purple Mountains

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Jeremy Jones on His New Film, Purple Mountains

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