Nathan Fielder's Documentary "You Can See Everything" Offers Unsettling Portrait of Elizabeth Holmes
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Nathan Fielder's Documentary "You Can See Everything" Offers Unsettling Portrait of Elizabeth Holmes

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The new A24 documentary, directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, examines Elizabeth Holmes through close-up interviews, focusing on her demeanor rather than the technical details of Theranos.

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's documentary "You Can See Everything" presents a stark, close-up portrait of former Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes as she prepares to begin an 11-year prison sentence. The film centers on a series of interview moments in which Holmes maintains her innocence and claims she has never lied, while the camera captures her micro-expressions and steady gaze.

Fielder, who acknowledges extensive research on Holmes' tenure at Theranos, challenges her statements and at one point tells her, "I don't think anyone will ever believe you ever again." The director later says he is trying to remain objective, noting that his own recollection of the interactions may be influenced by the experience.

The documentary does not recount the rise and fall of Theranos in detail; earlier works such as Alex Gibney's "The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley" and Hulu's dramatized series "The Dropout" already covered that narrative. Instead, "You Can See Everything" functions as a character study and psychological observation, inviting viewers to interpret the space between Holmes' words and her facial cues.

After an early screening, Oppenheim described post-interview discussions with the crew as "dynamic" and said the film’s meaning continues to evolve as they compare interpretations. Fielder added that he remains curious about audience reactions, hoping they will help him better understand the encounter.

"You Can See Everything" is currently in theaters.

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