This American Life Live: The Invisible Made Visible (2012)

Plot Summary

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.

Full Cast & Characters

Mike Birbiglia

Self

Ira Glass

Self

Tig Notaro

Self

David Sedaris

Self

David Rakoff

Self

Taylor Dayne

Self

Terry Gross

Bank Robber

Ryan Knighton

Self

Glynn Washington

Self

Monica Bill Barnes

Self

Anna Bass

Self - Dancer

Damian Kulash

Self - Musical Guest

Director & Crew

Official Trailer

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