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The vignette offers a tribute to football and movies, and showcases many top movies involving the sport. In addition to Berry, the feature includes appearances by Kevin Hart and Carrie Underwood, along with football stars like Marcus Allen, James Harrison, Ronnie Lott, Peyton Manning, Joe Namath and Mike Singletary. The opening was directed by Tripp Dixon, and produced by Fred Gaudelli, Aaron Cohen and Charlie Vanacore.
James Everingham and Adam Lukas were commissioned by Bleeding Fingers Music to write the orchestral score for the piece - a musical homage to great American cinema, featuring iconic NFL-style drumline.
Music by Adam Lukas & James Everingham
for Bleeding Fingers Music
Score produced by Russell Emanuel
Guitars performed by: Thomas Obernosterer
Technical score assistant: Ricky Corona