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‘Purple People Eaters’ Doc On Minnesota Vikings’ Famed Defensive Line In Works At Winter State Entertainment


EXCLUSIVE: Winter State Entertainment has wrapped production on Purple People Eaters, a new feature doc on the Minnesota Vikings’ famed defensive line of 1968-1977. Co-directors are Solomon S…

Following the Minnesota Vikings’ introduction into the NFL in 1961, a strong defense was established, with Carl Eller, Jim Marshall, Alan Page, and Gary Larsen making up the core four that helped bring the team five NFC Championships, 10 division titles, and 19 Pro Bowl selections. Featuring the participation of Eller, Marshall, Page and Larsen, the doc will also showcase interviews with former NFL players Ahmad Rashad and Jared Allen, along with other former Vikings teammates. Past projects from the company on the narrative side include the Vans Warped Tour pic Summertime Dropouts, as well as the football drama Under the Stadium Lights, with Laurence Fishburne and Milo Gibson.

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