First Person(2000)

First Person is an American television series produced and directed by Errol Morris that captures intimate interviews with a diverse range of subjects—from civil rights advocates to convicted criminals. Morris employs his signature Interrotron device, a custom-built apparatus that allows both interviewer and subject to face each other during filming rather than staring into a blank lens. The technology projects each participant's face onto a two-way mirror positioned in front of the other's camera, fostering genuine eye contact and encouraging subjects to speak directly to the viewer. Morris designed the Interrotron to elicit extended monologues and deeper self-expression, creating a distinctive interview format that prioritizes human connection over traditional documentary distance. The series explores the lives and perspectives of its eclectic cast through this innovative visual and conversational approach.