New ESPN Films Documentary "Keepers of the Streak" to Debut January 23

In the days leading up to Super Bowl XLIX, ESPN will premiere a special one-hour documentary from ESPN Films and NFL Films focusing on four photographers who have taken pictures at all 48 Super Bowls. "Keepers of the Streak" will premiere on Friday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.

"Keepers of the Streak" is directed by sports photographer Neil Leifer and chronicles the decades-long journey of veteran shooters John Biever, Walter Iooss, Mickey Palmer and Tony Tomsic. The four have captured football's biggest game for almost 50 years and counting.

"Having spent a good portion of my life on the sidelines photographing NFL football, nobody can appreciate more than I just how incredible this streak is," said Leifer. "Making this film was truly a labor of love for me as I have known these photographers for at least 50 years and understand how difficult it is to have accomplished what they have done and continue to do."

Connor Schell, VP and Executive Producer, ESPN Films and Original Content said: "Neil was the perfect director for "Keepers of the Streak" as he is one of the legendary sports photographers of all time and we are thrilled to have worked with him on this project."

The documentary will re-air on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 12 p.m. ET on ABC.

About ESPN Films

Created in March 2008, ESPN Films produces high-quality films showcasing some of the most compelling stories in sports. In October 2009, ESPN Films launched the Peabody Award-winning, Producer's Guild Award-winning and Emmy-winning 30 for 30 film series. Inspired by ESPN's 30th Anniversary, the films that made up the series were a thoughtful and innovative reflection on the past three decades told through the lens of diverse and interesting sports fans and social commentators. The strong reaction from both critics and fans led to the launch of 30 for 30 Volume II, which is currently underway. Additional projects from ESPN Films include the critically acclaimed Nine for IX series, SEC Storied and 30 for 30 Shorts.