First Person (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Series · ★ 8.3
Released in 2000, First Person is a documentary and news series.
What it’s about. First Person was an American TV series produced and directed by Errol Morris. The show engaged a varied group of individuals from civil advocates to criminals. Interviews were conducted with "The Interrotron", a device similar to a teleprompter: Errol and his subject each sit facing a camera. The image of each person's face is then projected onto a two-way mirror positioned in front of the lens of the other's camera. Instead of looking at a blank lens, then, both Morris and his subject are looking directly at a human face. Morris believes that the machine encourages monologue in the interview process, while also encouraging the interviewees to "express themselves to camera".
Who’s in it. First Person stars Errol Morris.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, First Person sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Person page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Person tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Person (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for First Person change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is First Person worth watching?
- First Person holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and news. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in First Person?
- First Person stars Errol Morris.
- When was First Person released?
- First Person was released in 2000.