Movie: First Pitch

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George W. Bush
George W. Bush

Condoleezza Rice
Condoleezza Rice

Billy Crystal
Billy Crystal

Derek Jeter
Derek Jeter

Joe Torre
Joe Torre

Rudolph Giuliani
Rudolph Giuliani

George Tenet
George Tenet

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    First Pitch

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    Part of ESPN's 30 for 30 Shorts. On October 30, 2001, with the United States of America still reeling from the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, George W. Bush took to the mound at Yankee Stadium to throw the "first pitch" of the 2001 World Series' third game. Includes interviews with former United States Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice; former New York City mayor, Rudy Giuliani; Yankees shortstop, Derek Jeter; former Yankees manager, Joe Torre; former United States Director of Central Intelligence, George Tenet; members of the Bush family; and the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush.

  • Release Date

    2015-09-11

  • Average

    8.5

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    4.3 starts
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    English
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