Filmed in Los Angeles , the video features real people of various ages, races, and sizes dancing "shamelessly" in public locations like libraries, shopping malls, and bus stops. Cultural Impact and Legacy
The video and song have taken on a "life of their own" beyond their original intent: Sara Bareilles - Brave (Official Video)
The music video was directed by Rashida Jones . Bareilles described working with Jones as a "magical" and "visionary" experience that happened organically. Filmed in Los Angeles , the video features