David Wright visits New York firehouses ahead of 9/11 documentary screening

The two-hour film premieres at 10 p.m. ET on MLB Network.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 101 min read

"The real heroes of the community are the first responders. A "thank you" here and there goes a long way." David Wright Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: David Wright spent the week visiting New York firehouses before attending a private Citi Field screening of MLB Network’s “When America Took the Field.” The documentary premieres Thursday night.

Why it matters: The film examines baseball’s role in helping the country heal after the September 11, 2001 attacks. Its release comes as MLB marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

By the numbers: The documentary runs two hours and is scheduled to re-air Friday and Saturday on MLB Network.

What to watch: The Citi Field screening is scheduled ahead of the 10 p.m. ET television premiere.

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