This American Life: Live at BAM
This American Life: Live at BAM

This American Life: Live at BAM

2014Movie109 minEnglish

It’s This American Life’s wildest, most ambitious live show ever! Nearly 50 actors, singers, dancers, musicians and comedians joined Ira Glass onstage at the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Opera House on June 7th, 2014 to try some things they'd never tried before. The result? Journalism turned into opera, into plays, into a Broadway musical. Comedy from Mike Birbiglia, and SNL’s Sasheer Zamata. Songs from Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields. Dance from Monica Bill Barnes & Company.

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IMDb7.4/10
Director: The Motion Picture Film CrewGenres: Documentary, Live Performance

Plot Summary

This special event captures a live performance of the popular public radio show 'This American Life' at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Host Ira Glass and a cast of performers share a variety of true stories on a specific theme, blending spoken word, interviews, and music. The broadcast offers a unique glimpse into the show's signature storytelling style, bringing its intimate narratives to a larger audience in a theatrical setting.

Critical Reception

As a live broadcast of a beloved radio show, 'This American Life: Live at BAM' was primarily met with enthusiasm from its existing fanbase. Critics and audiences familiar with the show's format generally appreciated the translation of its intimate storytelling to a live, theatrical event. The event was seen as a successful extension of the show's reach, offering a compelling experience that retained the core elements of its acclaimed radio production.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for successfully translating the intimate style of 'This American Life' to a live stage.
  • Appreciated by fans for delivering the show's signature storytelling in a unique format.
  • Seen as a special event that offered a different way to experience the popular radio program.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this live event broadcast is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The 'Live at BAM' event was part of a series of live stage shows that 'This American Life' has produced, allowing audiences to experience the show's narratives in a more visceral, theatrical way beyond its radio broadcast.

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