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Award-Winning “Friday Night Lights” 20th Anniversary Documentary Launches

5/29/2026

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Shawn Cauthen (producer) and Lee Leshen (producer) are launching a documentary series for the 20th anniversary of Friday Night Lights.
Cauthen will direct, Leshen will produce, and Palicki and Leland will co-produce.
The series will feature commentary from NFL figures Alex Okafor, Derrick Johnson and quarterback Colt McCoy.
Filming in Austin, Texas, during a Friday Night Lights reunion at Paramount Theatre for ATX TV Festival earned the Texas Made award.

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Story summary

Shawn Cauthen (producer) and Lee Leshen (producer) are launching a documentary series for the 20th anniversary of Friday Night Lights.
Cauthen will direct, Leshen will produce, and Palicki and Leland will co-produce.
The series will feature commentary from NFL figures Alex Okafor, Derrick Johnson and quarterback Colt McCoy.
Filming in Austin, Texas, during a Friday Night Lights reunion at Paramount Theatre for ATX TV Festival earned the Texas Made award.