Life in a Ride: Stories of an Son Actor and L.A. Uber Driver

When a longtime struggling actor has to move from his rent-controlled apartment to a higher-priced building the financial burden becomes very stressful. Fortunately he has a solution: He becomes an Uber driver.What begins merely as a side gig to help cover bills becomes a fascinating exploration of the human condition. Whether its the burnt-out rock n roll musician trying to find one last spark the carefree spoken-word artist who oozes vitality and confidence the threatening drunk on his way home from a night of carousing or the wise sage who has the perfect advice at just the right time each ride takes on a life of its own.All the while the characters conversations connections and conflicts that hes exposed to help him navigate his own journey. A journey that includes looking after his ailing mom riding the Tinseltown rollercoaster and simply trying to better understand life itself.