This American Life

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This American Life — Season 1, Episode 5: Growth Spurt

Documentary30 min2 seasons, 13 episodes8.7/10

Episode synopsis

What do you do if you don't like where you are in life? You simply decide to move forward, into the next stage, by sheer force of will. A widow; an ambitious, first-time screenwriter; and a 13-year-old girl all charge forward into their futures with uneven results.

About This American Life

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.

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