NFL Films’ ‘The Football Town’ Ready to Touch Down at the Kamin Science Center
Watch the immersive format documentary about Western Pennsylvania’s gridiron legacy on the Rangos Giant Cinema.
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“The Football Town, a NFL Films production, will premiere on Feb. 28 in the football town.
Pittsburgh’s Daniel E. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center — located next door to Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore – will screen the 50-minute, immersive format documentary on the Rangos Giant Cinema. It will run exclusively for two months leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft taking place in Pittsburgh April 23-25. Tickets will go on sale beginning Friday, Feb. 13 and will be available on the Kamin Science Center website.
Narrated by sports analyst Pat McAfee, a Plum native, the film explores Western Pennsylvania’s gridiron legacy and features appearances by Steelers legends Bill Cowher, Jerome Bettis, Joey Porter Sr., James Harrison and others.
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The Steelers are among the most successful franchises in League history. The Black & Gold have won six Super Bowl titles, tied for the most in the NFL, and appeared in eight overall. Pittsburgh has also participated in 16 conference title games and hosted 11 — both of which rank among the top in the League. The Steelers have had 33 former players, coaches or contributors inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
“The Football Town” presentation is a partnership between NFL Films, the Pittsburgh Steelers, VisitPITTSBURGH and U.S. Steel, a company that is marking its 125th anniversary this year.
“The 2026 NFL Draft gives our region an unprecedented opportunity to share Pittsburgh’s football history and the legendary athletes who have shaped it,” Dan Rooney, co-chair of the 2026 NFL Draft Football Legacy Committee and Vice President of Business Development and Strategy for the Pittsburgh Steelers said in a press release. “We were honored to work with NFL Films to celebrate the contributions of Hall of Famers and local football icons from our region. With this film, we hope to inspire future generations, instill community pride, and highlight Pittsburgh’s unique place in the history of the game.” “
