In the midst of one of the most weighty and charged elections in our history and at a time of immense division in our country the Museum of Tolerance is hosting a special virtual screening of the new short documentary film: PURPLE, America We Need To Talk followed by our own community conversation on how to build bridges of understanding.  PURPLE tells the story of everyday Americans in “politically purple,” both red and blue state, Wisconsin with opposing viewpoints. With the help of a dialogue facilitator, they address their differences head-on and discover some of the concerns and humanity that lie behind each other’s positions. Designed to build greater empathy and recognition in the face of deepening U.S. divides, PURPLE models a rare conversation that uplifts and inspires even while going toward the heat of passionate political differences.

Join a spirited and meaningful conversation following the screening with Liebe Geft, Director of the Museum of Tolerance and Melissa Weintraub, Founding Co-Executive Director of Resetting The Table. Receive the Discussion Guide by Resetting the Table and walk away with new insights and resources for addressing difficult conversations- and enabling responsible conversations- in classrooms and school communities. 

This program is part of the MOT’s series of Community Conversations, creating space to hear and be heard. We encourage friends, family, neighbors, students, fellow congregants, and colleagues to participate together, and gain insight and inspiration around what we can do to help stem the tide of increasing polarization and division in our country.

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