From filmmaker Joanne Hock – Purple Dreams – documents Northwest School of the Arts journey

Join Joanne Hock and John Disher for a talkback after the film

Purple dreams is a documentary about hope determination and the transformation power of arts education.

It follows students and Educators at Northwest School of the Arts as they Stage the iconic musical “The Color Purple” – highlighting the impact on students facing adversity.

Follow the three-year Journey of a group of talented and courageous students from the first High School ever to put on a production of the Color Purple as they challenge stereotypes racism and economic barriers with the help of theater Arts mentors.

Purple Dreams Joanne Hock films

LIST of Awards & Festivals | PURPLE DREAMS
Jury Award - Outstanding Achievement in Social Impact | Stony Brook Film Festival
Audience Choice Award & Best of Fest | River Run International Film Festival
Jury Award - Most Inspiring Documentary Feature | Hollywood Film Festival
Audience Choice Award | Footcandle Film Festival
Best Documentary & Audience Choice Awards | Beaufort International Film Festival
Audience Choice Award | Charlotte Film Festival
Semi-Finalist | New York International Film Festival 
Finalist | Twin Cities Film Festival 
Grand Jury Prize - Best of Fest | Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival
Audience Favorite Feature & Best Documentary Feature | Seattle Children's Film Festival
Finalist | Hollywood Int'l Independent Documentary Awards
Semi-Finalist | International NY Film Festival