Purple States Information

Purple States produces video narratives with -- not just about -- ordinary people, to reveal what’s at stake for the public in politics, policies, and programs. Purple States video explores what matters in real lives, and anchors discussion of complex social issues in the experience and concerns of those affected by them. Our first-person short-form documentaries have animated reporting by major news organizations (including the New York Times, the Washington Post, USA TODAY, the Wall Street Journal, TIME, and Politico. And foundations and non-profit organizations, domestic and global, are using our mini-documentaries to bring to life the human significance of their work.