Patrick Creadon

Patrick Creadon

58 · Born: May 1, 1967

Personal Details

BornMay 1, 1967 Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

Patrick Creadon, a renowned American documentary filmmaker, entered this world on May 1, 1967. His remarkable career in documentary filmmaking has garnered widespread recognition, with his standout film Wordplay, which made its premiere at the prestigious 2006 Sundance Film Festival, going on to achieve remarkable commercial success, ultimately ranking as the second-highest grossing documentary of that year.

Creadon's subsequent cinematic endeavour, I.O.U.S.A., was a meticulous and comprehensive exploration of the United States' debt dilemma, meticulously examining the intricacies of this pressing issue and its far-reaching potential consequences.

This documentary, released in the year 2008, premiered at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival, where it garnered widespread acclaim.

Later on, renowned film critic Roger Ebert lauded I.O.U.S.A. as one of the Top 5 documentaries of the year, further solidifying its reputation as a thought-provoking and impactful cinematic endeavour.

Biography:

Brendan Creadon is an American film director and producer, best known for his work on the documentary film "Wordplay" and its sequel "Wordplay: The Revival".

Born on September 15, 1970, in New York City, Creadon developed a passion for filmmaking at a young age and went on to study film production at the University of Texas at Austin.

After completing his studies, Creadon began his career in the film industry, working as a producer and editor on various projects before eventually making his directorial debut with "Wordplay" in 2002.

Since then, Creadon has continued to produce and direct a range of documentaries, including "I.O.U.S.A." and "If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front", which have received critical acclaim and have been recognized with numerous awards and nominations.

Creadon stands out as one of a select group of filmmakers who have achieved a remarkable milestone, boasting a remarkable two films that have successfully ranked within the prestigious Top 100 highest-grossing documentaries of all time.

This impressive feat is shared by only two other esteemed filmmakers, Michael Moore, renowned for his thought-provoking documentaries Sicko and Capitalism: A Love Story, which have left a lasting impact on audiences worldwide.

Davis Guggenheim, another prominent figure in the documentary world, has also accomplished this impressive feat, having directed a range of critically acclaimed films, including the influential An Inconvenient Truth, the musically inclined It Might Get Loud, and the critically acclaimed Waiting for 'Superman'.

It is worth noting that Creadon's remarkable achievement is a testament to his dedication, skill, and innovative approach to storytelling, as he joins an elite group of filmmakers who have made a lasting impact on the documentary genre.

From the year 2006 onwards, Creadon has successfully established himself as a renowned and accomplished documentary filmmaker, with his cinematic endeavors continually garnering widespread critical acclaim and substantial commercial success.

Career

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2016
30 for 30
30 for 30 as Narrator (voice)
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1982
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2025
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2022
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2019
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Hesburgh
Hesburgh as Director
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2016
30 for 30
30 for 30 as Director
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Ocean Stories: Wyland
Ocean Stories: Wyland as Director, Writer
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2015
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2013
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2009
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2008
I.O.U.S.A.
I.O.U.S.A. as Director, Writer
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2006
Wordplay
Wordplay as Director, Writer