This American Life Live: The Invisible Made Visible

Synopsis

It features all sorts of things that are way too visual to be on the radio: dance, animation, illustration, an interactive musical performance, photographs, a short film, and David Sedaris in clown makeup. Along with Sedaris, there are stories by the now-famous Tig Notaro, Glynn Washington, Ryan Knighton and David Rakoff. Lots of the stories are funny. David Rakoff's is particularly touching. He talks about the abilities he’s lost during his fight with cancer, and then, gracefully, beautifully, does a solo dance onstage. It was the last story Rakoff ever wrote for the radio show. He died three months later, in August. OK Go provides music. Monica Bill Barnes & Company dance. Ira Glass tells a story using things he normally can't: photos. Mike Birbiglia casts Terry Gross in a surprising, hilarious little movie.

Main Cast

Mike Birbiglia

Self

Age : 45 | Popularity : 7%

Ira Glass

Self

Age : 65 | Popularity : 6%

Tig Notaro

Self

Age : 53 | Popularity : 4%

David Sedaris

Self

Age : 67 | Popularity : 3%

David Rakoff

Self

Age : 47 | Popularity : 3%

Taylor Dayne

Self

Age : 62 | Popularity : 3%

Terry Gross

Bank Robber

Age : 73 | Popularity : 3%

Ryan Knighton

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Writing	Writer	Ira Glass
Directing	Director	David Stern
Department	Role	Name

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