"What will you watch tonight?"

2017

1h 35m

5.9(172 votes)

Documentary

Crime

Overview

Legendary journalist Gay Talese unmasks a motel owner who spied on his guests for decades. But his bombshell story soon becomes a scandal of its own.

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2 members

Acting

Gay Talese

Self

Acting

Gerald Foos

Self

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