This American Life - Season 2 - Eps 6: John Smith

2008-06-08? min⭐ 8.7/10

The story of one life, told through the lives of people from all over the country, all named John Smith. Baby John Smith is 11 weeks old, in South Carolina, and his parents are still reeling from the sonograms that all predicted he would be a girl. By the time he's 23, John Smith in Laramie, Wyoming, has made some mistakes and is appearing in front of a judge. At 46, he's in Texas, welcoming his oldest son back from Iraq. In-depth portraits of people growing up, growing old, and figuring out how to be fathers, husbands, and men in America today.

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About This American Life

This American Life

Title: This American Life

First Air Date: 2007-03-22

Last Air Date: 2009-05-28

Status: Ended

Rating: 8.7/10 (from 7 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 3

Total Episodes: 13

Network: Showtime

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: Left/Right, Killer Films

Synopsis

The Peabody Award-winning public radio series that combines journalism with opinion, fiction and biography becomes this highly anticipated TV series hosted by Ira Glass.

Cast

Ira Glass

Ira Glass

Himself - Host

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