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.
Credits
This American Life Live: The Invisible Made Visible Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Mike Birbiglia
He was 33, now 46 years old
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as Himself |
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Terry Gross
She was 61, now 73 years old
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as Bank Robber |
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Ira Glass
He was 53, now 65 years old
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as Himself |
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David Sedaris
He was 55, now 67 years old
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as Himself |
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OK Go
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as Musical Guests |
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Ryan Knighton
He was 40, now 52 years old
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as Himself |
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David Rakoff
He was 47, 47 years old when he died
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as Himself |
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Anna Bass
She was 136, 85 years old when she died
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as Dancer |
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Glynn Washington
He was 42, now 54 years old
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as Himself |
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Taylor Dayne
She was 50, now 62 years old
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as Singer, Herself |
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Monica Bill Barnes
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as Dancer |
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Tig Notaro
She was 41, now 53 years old
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as Herself |
This American Life Live: The Invisible Made Visible Crew
| Name |
Department |
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David Stern as Director. He was 69 (77) years old when He died
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Directing |
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Ira Glass as Writer. He was 53 (now 65) years old
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Writing |
