Filmmakers Nathan Fielder, known for his unique brand of reality-bending comedy, and Lance Oppenheim, a director with a flair for the unusual, have teamed up to deliver a documentary that promises to get under viewers' skin. “You Can See Everything” centers on Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced founder of the blood-testing startup Theranos, as she prepares to begin an extended stay in federal prison.
The documentary's premise is remarkably intimate: Fielder himself embedded with Holmes and her family, including her husband Billy Evans, in the period leading up to her incarceration. This unparalleled access forms the backbone of a film that seeks to uncover not just the facts of her downfall, but the often-jarring personalities and dynamics at play behind the scenes.
The film made its debut as a secret screening at the Telluride Film Festival, where it immediately garnered effusive reviews and ignited conversation among cinephiles. Critics praised its unique approach, noting how the filmmakers "shrewdly invite people to tell on themselves by sitting in the silence subjects often fill unprompted." IndieWire, reporting on the festival, highlighted the documentary's "looming ambiguity" and the unsettling revelations about Holmes' inner circle. The review specifically pointed to Billy Evans, whose "true colors and motive, which shine brightest after Holmes is in prison, are so jarring and frightening.”
Holmes' story has previously captivated audiences, serving as the basis for Hulu's acclaimed series “The Dropout,” starring Amanda Seyfried, and Alex Gibney’s 2019 documentary “The Inventor.” However, Fielder and Oppenheim's project appears to offer a distinct, more personal, and perhaps more discomforting perspective, leveraging Fielder's signature style to peel back layers of public perception.
Following its successful Telluride run, “You Can See Everything” is slated for a screening at the New York Film Festival on September 30. Tickets are already available for select theatrical showings, with nationwide sales commencing on October 1. The documentary will officially arrive in theaters on Friday, October 16, giving a wider audience the chance to witness this compelling and disquieting portrait.