Even as a young boy growing up in Alaska, David Holthouse was fascinated by newspapers, storytelling and life on the margins. His ability to blend into his surroundings led to a career as a self-styled gonzo journalist. Holthouse did his best work on the inside, infiltrating groups as varied as neo-Nazis and crystal meth addicts. But as the media landscape changed, so too did Holthouse. He now applies his unique perspective to the world of documentary film and has produced a number of popular movies and series on major streamers like Hulu and Netflix, including “Sasquatch” and “Night Stalker.”
David Holthouse's wild journey from journalist to filmmaker
And how cockfighting set him on his current path ... sort of
Jul 21, 2023
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