As the DGA Theater on West 57 th Street began to fill on Monday night, it was easy to pick the superstars out of the crowd of tailored suits and maxi dresses.

Football greats Tom Brady and Michael Strahan were among them. Yankees legend CC Sabathia and his wife, Amber, also joined the audience, which assembled to relive the rise and fall of another Bronx Bomber, Alex Rodriguez.

Those in attendance witnessed the world premiere of “ Alex vs. A-Rod ,” a new, three-part HBO documentary series in which Rodriguez reflects on his journey from baseball phenom to pariah, as well as his efforts to redeem himself following a few scandals and his repeated use of performance-enhancing drugs during his playing career.

The showing only featured Part I of the documentary. A panel discussion with

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