Tue, Dec 10
|Pope Memorial Library
Film screening - Purple Mountains: Live Free or Die with Protect Our Winters
Purple Mountains - Live Free or Die, the anticipated sequel to the first film installment in 2020, follows professional snowboarder and founder of POW, Jeremy Jones, as he returns to his New England roots where he grew up and fell in love with winter.
Time & Location
Dec 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Pope Memorial Library, 2719 White Mountain Hwy, S Main St, North Conway, NH 03860, USA
About the event
This is a free program open to the public.
Professional snowboarder and POW founder Jeremy Jones has always had a deep connection to the outdoors. Itʼs not just his escape—itʼs his identity, his passion and his legacy. Growing up in New England, Jeremy carved out his beginnings in the mountains, but in the years since, heʼs witnessed troubling changes: wilder weather, fewer snow days and mountain towns struggling to survive.
In this sequel to Purple Mountains, Jeremy returns to his roots in New Hampshire, revisiting the mountains that shaped him. Motivated to protect the places he loves, Jeremy embarks on a journey to bridge the political divide over climate change. He finds common ground with outdoor enthusiasts from all walks of life, understanding their hopes and fears while tackling the issue head-on—from the Mount Washington Valley to the unfrozen waters of Lake Winnipesaukee.
With stunning visuals and raw emotion, Purple…