Creating New American Stories of Us
Check out the documentary feature directed by Kahane Corn Cooperman, “Creede U.S.A.”
Join Bridge Entertainment Labs and the director of Creede, USA for a conversation on storytelling’s power to bridge divides. Premiering at SXSW, this documentary captures a small Colorado town navigating national tensions, blending heritage with new narratives.
The panel will explore the filmmaking journey and efforts to foster constructive discourse. Filmmakers and bridge-builders will discuss crafting stories that build empathy, inspire shifts, and uncover shared humanity. Can stories like Creede, USA break division?
Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

Kahane Corn Cooperman
Old Chester Films
Steven Olikara
Bridge Entertainment Labs

Marci Wiseman
The deNovo Initiative