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‘Obsession’ Director Pitches Nathan Fielder Collaboration After Praise

Curry Barker, director of ‘Obsession,’ reached out to Nathan Fielder after praising his work.

By Spark News Desk · · United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe

Curry Barker, director of the film *Obsession*, praised Nathan Fielder’s *You Can See Everything* and reached out to discuss a potential collaboration. At the Time100 Next Gala in New York, Barker described the project as “freakin’ insane and awesome,” noting it was “three hours long and I wished it was longer.”

Barker said he was unaware of Elizabeth Holmes’ story before watching the film. He mentioned he had already approached Fielder with the idea of working together, stating, “I just put it out in the water.”

The film *You Can See Everything* has been described as turning the movie landscape “topsy-turvy,” prompting industry discussions about what resonates with younger audiences. Barker’s *Obsession* similarly challenges conventions in storytelling.

Why it matters

This potential collaboration could signal a new direction in storytelling for younger audiences. It reflects a growing interest in hybrid narrative styles in the film industry.

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