Errol Morris to Release Secret Holmes Interview

Filmmaker Errol Morris, known for documentaries like 'The Thin Blue Line,' is contemplating the release of a two-hour interview he conducted with Elizabeth Holmes. This previously unreleased footage was filmed during Holmes's peak success, before her company Theranos collapsed and she was indicted. Morris, who directed commercials for Theranos in 2015, stated he did not believe Holmes was a fraud at the time.

Morris recently watched Alex Gibney's 2019 documentary, 'The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley,' for the first time and discovered his own outtakes were used. He expressed surprise at the inclusion of his footage and is now considering publishing his extensive interview with Holmes. He believes the unedited film would offer a compelling comparison of Holmes before and after her downfall, exploring the psychology of self-deception.

During his interview with Holmes, Morris noted her 'true believer' mentality, questioning the extent to which she deceived herself. He acknowledged that while many in Silicon Valley misrepresent their technology, Holmes's actions had direct, life-altering consequences due to the medical nature of her claims. Morris also shared anecdotes about his career as a commercial director, including a rejected idea for a BP ad and a humorous concept for Depend commercials.