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This American Life

The Peabody Award-winning public radio series that combines journalism with opinion, fiction and biography becomes this highly anticipated six-episode series hosted by Ira Glass, from executive producer Christine Vachon ("Boys Don't Cry," "One Hour Photo").

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Ira Glass
Self
Milo Finch
Ghosts of Pasha
Chris Partyka
Ghosts of Pasha

Season 2 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Escape

Sun, May 4, 200829 mins

Teenage boys find ways to impress girls using a mode of transport obsolete since the 19th century; a young man's fight for independence from his mother would be normal for most kids, except for some special circumstances.

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Awards

  • 2008 - TCA Award - Outstanding Achievement in News and Information - nominated
  • 2009 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Cinematography for Nonfiction Programming - nominated
  • 2009 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Directing for Nonfiction Programming - nominated
  • 2009 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Picture Editing for Nonfiction Programming - winner

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