Director James Weiner is a seven-time Emmy Award-winning documentarian who began his career at ESPN in 1993, honing his skills and passion for compelling storytelling. In 2001, he joined NFL Films and has written, edited, and directed dozens of documentaries about the NFL over the past two decades. Among his most notable works is ESPN’s “The Brady 6,” the story of Tom Brady’s draft journey and the six quarterbacks selected before him. Released in 2011 as part of The Year of the Quarterback, “The Brady 6” became one of the most-watched sports documentaries ever. “Saturday Night Lights” is Weiner’s second SEC Storied film. His first, “King George,” was released in 2017 and brought the inspiring story of George Rogers, the Gamecocks’ first and only Heisman Trophy winner, to life.
