Gridiron and Steel is a documentary focusing on the spiritual relationship that exists between football and the people and communities of southwestern Pennsylvania. The film premiered in The Great Hall at Heinz Field, then home of the legendary Pittsburgh Steelers, and received its public television debut in November 2001. A regional Emmy® Award winner, Gridiron and Steel has since been broadcast throughout the U.S. via the American Public Television Service (APTS), on cable TV via Comcast's "Video-On-Demand," and on The Documentary Channel as part of its "Friday Night Football" lineup.

Gridiron & Steel

Like many men his age, Dr. Ravi finds himself halfway through his life having not yet achieved the greatness he anticipated. Sure, he could buy a sports car or find a hot, young babe to help him through his midlife crisis, but Dr. Ravi yearns for more. His search for divine fulfillment takes him from the halls of a hospital to what he believes is his true calling - directing and producing a true "timeless classic" motion picture. On his journey, he must cope with unscrupulous agents, reluctant colleagues, an unenthusiastic wife and even the Mafia. From the streets of Pittsburgh to the sun-swept shores of South Africa, Dr. Ravi's search takes him near and far eventually bringing him to the realization that it's not important what he does or how well he does it, as long as he just does something. Can a busy doctor moonlight as a filmmaker or is his comical adventure just a midlife crisis in the making?