Latino Baseball Legends and Hispanic Congressional Leaders to Attend Special Screening of Spike TV's 'Viva Baseball'

Latino Baseball Legends and Hispanic Congressional Leaders to Attend Special Screening of Spike TV's 'Viva Baseball'

WHO: Hall of Famers Juan Marichal, Orlando Cepeda and Mrs. Roberto Clemente, her sons Roberto and Luis, filmmaker Dan Klores, U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL), U.S. Senator Ken Salazar (D-CO), U.S. Representative Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-FL), U.S. Representative Grace Napolitano (D-CA) and Herb Scannell, Vice Chairman, MTV Networks.

WHAT: Gala event for "Viva Baseball," a film by acclaimed filmmaker Dan Klores, that focuses on the triumphs as well as the struggles and conflicts of Latino baseball players in the U.S.

WHERE: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW 13 1/2 St. Entrance Washington D.C.

WHEN: Thursday, September 22 (6:00 - 9:00 PM) Reception begins at 6:00 PM Screening begins promptly at 7:00 PM

NOTE: Spike TV and award-winning filmmaker Dan Klores present "Viva Baseball," a film that celebrates the astonishing achievements of Latinos in Major League Baseball, and how they enthralled millions of fans and captivated a nation. The two-hour primetime film, which focuses on the triumphs as well as the struggles and conflicts of Latino baseball players in the U.S., premieres Friday, September 23, 9:00 - 11:00 PM ET/PT, in celebration of Latino Heritage month. "Viva Baseball," narrated by singer/actor Marc Anthony, will be presented with limited commercial interruption, and will be Spike TV's first ever original presentation available in SAP.

CONTACT: David Schwarz, Spike TV Office: 212-767-8639 On site: 917-545-7823

Marty Appel, Marty Appel Public Relations 212-245-1772

PRNewswire -- Sept. 20

Source: Spike TV

Web site: http://www.spiketv.com/

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