Life, Interrupted
Explore the stories of the people we pass by every day, and discover the ways we are all connected. Anne Schwantes is taking a break from Broadway. For the past year, the actress, mother and wife has focused on pushing a hobby into what’s now a full-time job. The work? Restoring, decorating and selling pointe shoes.
Genre: Documentary / Video Series (2018)
Full Episodes
Life, Interrupted: The Designer En Pointe
Broadway actress Anne Schwantes is turning a curious hobby into a full-time gig: restoring, decorating and selling pointe shoes.
Life, Interrupted: The Man Who Created a Robot Drummer
When Quentin Oliver couldn’t find a drummer who was up to snuff, he and his wife took matters into their own hands.
Life, Interrupted: The Concierge
Leaving behind a terror-filled town in Peru, his family and a familiar way of life, Luis Gatti — a concierge, father and husband — is living an American dream.
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Life, Interrupted: The Performer
“I was angry at the world, and … I realized that I could go inward and take all of my pain and my anger and put it into something that would help me …”
Life, Interrupted: The Circus Mom
Circus Warehouse’s Michelle Arvin defies gravity every day. Her latest act? Raising a kid.
Life, Interrupted: The Dance Teacher
Chelsea Libitzki can’t dance anymore, but that’s not stopping her from teaching others how to do so.
Life, Interrupted: The Contortionist Duet
“It’s such a mental and physical breaking down of your body that you build a resilience for the rest of your life.”
Life, Interrupted: The Little Florist With Big Dreams
“I started a flower business because nobody wanted to hire me.”
Life, Interrupted: The Santa Claus of Newburgh, Maine
“Every Christmas morning … I think about the fact that there may be 2,025 families gathered around something that they took away from here.”
Life, Interrupted: The Designer En Pointe
Life, Interrupted: The Designer En Pointe
Broadway actress Anne Schwantes is turning a curious hobby into a full-time gig: restoring, decorating and selling pointe shoes.
Life, Interrupted: The Man Who Created a Robot Drummer
Life, Interrupted: The Man Who Created a Robot Drummer
When Quentin Oliver couldn’t find a drummer who was up to snuff, he and his wife took matters into their own hands.
Life, Interrupted: The Concierge
Life, Interrupted: The Concierge
Leaving behind a terror-filled town in Peru, his family and a familiar way of life, Luis Gatti — a concierge, father and husband — is living an American dream.
OZY Has Been Nominated for a Webby Award. Your Vote Could Help Us Win
OZY Has Been Nominated for a Webby Award. Your Vote Could Help Us Win
This special award celebrates the very best content on the internet.
Life, Interrupted: The Performer
Life, Interrupted: The Performer
“I was angry at the world, and … I realized that I could go inward and take all of my pain and my anger and put it into something that would help me …”
Life, Interrupted: The Circus Mom
Life, Interrupted: The Circus Mom
Circus Warehouse’s Michelle Arvin defies gravity every day. Her latest act? Raising a kid.
Life, Interrupted: The Dance Teacher
Life, Interrupted: The Dance Teacher
Chelsea Libitzki can’t dance anymore, but that’s not stopping her from teaching others how to do so.
Life, Interrupted: The Contortionist Duet
Life, Interrupted: The Contortionist Duet
“It’s such a mental and physical breaking down of your body that you build a resilience for the rest of your life.”
Life, Interrupted: The Little Florist With Big Dreams
Life, Interrupted: The Little Florist With Big Dreams
“I started a flower business because nobody wanted to hire me.”
Life, Interrupted: The Santa Claus of Newburgh, Maine
Life, Interrupted: The Santa Claus of Newburgh, Maine
“Every Christmas morning … I think about the fact that there may be 2,025 families gathered around something that they took away from here.”
About This Show
Explore the stories of the people we pass by every day, and discover the ways we are all connected. Anne Schwantes is taking a break from Broadway. For the past year, the actress, mother and wife has focused on pushing a hobby into what’s now a full-time job. The work? Restoring, decorating and selling pointe shoes.
Genre: Documentary / Video Series (2018)