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Purl is a 2019 animated short film directed by Kristen Lester as the first release in Pixar's SparkShorts program. The story centers on an anthropomorphic ball of yarn named Purl who attempts to fit in at a male-dominated corporate office. It explores themes of workplace toxicity, exclusion, and gender conformity. The film highlights the studio's push to tell unconventional stories and was made widely available on the official Pixar YouTube channel.

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Where can I watch Pixar's Purl?

Purl debuted free on Pixar's official YouTube channel in February 2019, and it later moved to Disney+ alongside the rest of the SparkShorts lineup. At around eight minutes, it is a quick watch.

What is the SparkShorts program that Purl belongs to?

SparkShorts is Pixar's program that lets its employees make short, personal films on smaller budgets and shorter timelines than studio features. Purl, directed by Kristen Lester, was the first release in the program.

What is Purl about?

It follows an anthropomorphic ball of yarn named Purl who joins the male-dominated corporate office B.R.O. Capital and tries to fit in. The short was inspired by writer-director Kristen Lester's own early experiences working in animation as one of few women in the room.

What happens at the end of Purl?

After Purl hardens herself to blend in with the bro-ish office culture, she encounters a new yarn-ball employee on the outside looking in. The ending underscores the film's message about workplace inclusion and the cost of conforming.

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