Creede U.S.A.

One of Colorado’s best theater companies is actually tucked away in the tiny mining town of Creede. Initially founded in 1966 to boost a sagging economy, the group and its ideals have held strong, contributing to the small hamlet’s long-fluctuating approach to politics and everyday life.For generations, the residents of Creede—a remote Colorado mountain mining town—have held tightly to their heritage and values. When the town brought in a theater company to revitalize the economy, the citizens were introduced to new ideas and perspectives—creating an ongoing tension between tradition and change. Nearly 60 years and countless performances later, Creede is a stunning microcosm of America's national divisions. Issues like guns in classrooms and gender pronouns spark tense debates, yet the town remains bound by a shared sense of place and community. Through intimate portraits, charged town meetings, and a rich historical lens, the film explores how this evolving community continues to find common ground—both inside and outside of the mining shafts, ranches, and the Creede Repertory Theatre. Hopeful and urgent, this documentary offers a poignant reflection on the challenges and possibilities of coexistence in an increasingly polarized world.GUEST(S) ARE SCHEDULED TO BE IN ATTENDANCE FOR Q&A