First Pitch
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 11, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Angus Wall
- Original Title
- First Pitch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- ESPN Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Angus Wall
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Angus Wall
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About First Pitch
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What is First Pitch about?
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.
Who directed First Pitch?
First Pitch was directed by Angus Wall.
Who stars in First Pitch?
The principal cast of First Pitch includes George W. Bush, Condoleezza Rice, Billy Crystal, Derek Jeter, Joe Torre.
When was First Pitch released and how long is it?
First Pitch was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 24m.