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• 428 Views Video Posted April 30, 2007 in Movies & TV

  This American Life: Cindy On Sedatives

  

  When GJ Echternkamp started filming his family with one goal: to expose Frank, his alcoholic stepfather. But the story he ended up with is far more complicated and cathartic. In this scene from "The Cameraman," the 4th episode of This American Life with Ira Glass,, GJ's mom explains why she's been acting a little weird lately. Watch This American Life, only on Showtime. Learn more about GJ's Film, "Frank & Cindy": http://frankandcindy.com Play Video

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• 73 Views Video Posted April 30, 2007 in Movies & TV

  This American Life: Frank's Movie

  

  GJ Echternkamp made a documentary about his mom, Cindy and his dad, Frank. And many years ago, Frank, who was in the band OXO, made a weird little movie of his own. This clip didn't make it into our TV show, but it did make it into GJ's film, "Frank & Cindy." This clip is an outtake from Act 1 of "The Cameraman," the 4th episode of This American Life with Ira Glass. See it only on Showtime. Learn more about Frank & Cindy at http://frankandcindy.com Play Video

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• 74 Views Video Posted May 01, 2007 in Movies & TV

  This American Life: The Beard Chart

  

  Show Ben McPherson a beard, and he'll tell you who's behind it. Ben's becoming a bit of an expert. He photographs live models to use as references for his elaborate paintings of the life of Jesus Christ. Turns out there's one thing a good Bible scene needs: Lots of men with beards. This clip is from Act 1 of "God's Close-up" the 3rd episode of This American Life with Ira Glass. See it only on Showtime. Play Video

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• 77 Views Video Posted May 01, 2007 in Movies & TV

  This American Life: The Beard Chart

  

  Show Ben McPherson a beard, and he'll tell you who's behind it. Ben's becoming a bit of an expert. He photographs live models to use as references for his elaborate paintings of the life of Jesus Christ. Turns out there's one thing a good Bible scene needs: Lots of men with beards. This clip is from Act 1 of "God's Close-up" the 3rd episode of This American Life with Ira Glass. Watch the whole story April 5th on Showtime, or any time On Demand. Learn more: http://thisamericanlife.org Get Showtime: htt Play Video

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• 136 Views Video Posted April 30, 2007 in Movies & TV

  This American Life: A Man Undaunted

  

  Ben McPherson stages & photographs elaborate Bible scenes, then uses the photos as references for his enormous, lifelike paintings. Each scene is a huge undertakings, but because he lives in Utah, and Mormonism frown on facial hair, Ben's biggest obstacle is recruiting enough men with beards. So he ends up searching Utah's homeless shelters and anarchist cafes to find his prophets and disciples. This clip is from Act 1 of "God's Close-up" the 3rd episode of This American Life with Ira Glass. See it only Play Video

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• 89 Views Video Posted May 01, 2007 in Movies & TV

  This American Life: The Cameraman

  

  GJ Echternkamp decided to film the thing he knows best in the world... his own family. And he ended up with this funny, amazing footage that reveals things he'd never seen before. Watch "The Cameraman," the 4th episode of This American Life with Ira Glass, only on Showtime. Learn more about GJ's Film, "Frank & Cindy" at http://frankandcindy.com Play Video

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• 85 Views Video Posted May 01, 2007 in Movies & TV

  This American Life: Reality Check

  

  Stories of people who are going along, feeling fine, when suddenly something snaps them back to reality. Which, you know, is never very pleasant. Watch "Reality Check", the 1st episode of This American Life with Ira Glass, only on Showtime, and for a limited time at: http://www.sho.com/site/thisamericanlife/video.do. Play Video

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• 86 Views Video Posted May 01, 2007 in Movies & TV

  This American Life: Growth Spurt

  

  Stories of people who are willing themselves to the next stage in their lives, no matter what anyone around them thinks. Watch "Growth Spurt", the 5th episode of This American Life with Ira Glass, only on Showtime. Play Video

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• 69 Views Video Posted April 30, 2007 in Movies & TV

  This American Life: Starting Life Over

  

  Meet Charlie. He used to run his own business with a dozen employees. People knew him. He had a whole life. And then he retired to California. This clip is from Growth Spurt, the 5th episode of This American Life with Ira Glass. Watch the full story only on Showtime. Play Video

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• 99 Views Video Posted May 01, 2007 in Movies & TV

  This American Life: Miami Vices

  

  Sascha Rothchild reads from her own teenage diary. Her story was first recorded for Mortified, a stage show based in Los Angeles produced by David Nadelberg. This clip is from Growth Spurt, the 5th episode of This American Life with Ira Glass. See it on Showtime, and learn about Mortified at http://getmortified.com. Play Video

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