This American Life Live: The Invisible Made Visible (2012)
This American Life Live: The Invisible Made Visible (2012), directed by David Stern, starring Mike Birbiglia and Ira Glass.
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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.
- David SternDirector
- Ira GlassWriter
Trivia
- It premiered on May 10, 2012, a Thursday.
- It runs 2h00 — a typical feature length.
- This film's quiz has 8 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Cast
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Mike Birbiglia
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Ira Glass
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Tig Notaro
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David Sedaris
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David Rakoff
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Taylor Dayne
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Terry Gross
Bank Robber - Ryan Knighton Self
- Glynn Washington Self
- Monica Bill Barnes Self
- Anna Bass Self - Dancer
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Damian Kulash
Self - Musical Guest - Tim Nordwind Self - Musical Guest
- Dan Konopka Self - Musical Guest
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Andy Ross
Self - Musical Guest
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Crew
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Questions about this film
What is This American Life Live: The Invisible Made Visible about?
This American Life Live: The Invisible Made Visible: 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 Rak…
Who directed This American Life Live: The Invisible Made Visible?
This American Life Live: The Invisible Made Visible was directed by David Stern in 2012.
Who stars in This American Life Live: The Invisible Made Visible?
The cast of This American Life Live: The Invisible Made Visible includes Mike Birbiglia, Ira Glass, Tig Notaro, David Sedaris and David Rakoff.
How long is This American Life Live: The Invisible Made Visible?
This American Life Live: The Invisible Made Visible runs for 120 minutes, or 2h00.
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