Voyeur

In this documentary-style film, seasoned journalist Gay Talese delves into a bizarre true story surrounding Gerald Foos, a Colorado businessman who owned a motel with a sinister secret. Through meticulous reporting and conversations with Foos himself, we learn how the owner surreptitiously observed his guests via custom-built vents in the ceiling, affording him an unobstructed view from a hidden "observation platform" perched in the attic. The film captures Talese's investigation into this peculiar chapter of American history, while also exploring themes of voyeurism and the complex relationship between reporter and subject. As we follow the journalist's journey to uncover the truth behind Foos' motel endeavors, we are presented with a riveting examination of human nature and the darker side of curiosity.