Patrick Creadon
Documentary filmmaker and 1989 University of Notre Dame graduate known for directing Catholics vs. Convicts and Hesburgh, and working on a Newt Rockne film; discusses his personal connection to Notre Dame and his filmmaking process.
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Jan 23, 2026 • 59min
Irish Illustrated Interviews: Catholics Vs. Convicts Director Patrick Creadon
Patrick Creadon, documentary filmmaker and 1989 University of Notre Dame alum, shares his Notre Dame family ties and how campus projects launched his film career. He discusses using archival footage, choosing central players, and why he appeared on camera. The conversation covers making Catholics vs. Convicts broadly appealing, funding Hesburgh independently, and tackling the century-old Rockne story.
