Nathan Fielder Discusses Prison Call from Elizabeth Holmes Ahead of Documentary Release

Nathan Fielder told Wired that Elizabeth Holmes phoned him from federal prison just before the theatrical debut of his documentary "You Can See Everything." The call was the first contact between the director and the former Theranos CEO in more than six months.

"She asked how I was doing," Fielder said. "She told me she had seen some things about the film, but most things she hasn't really read. At the end she said, 'I trust you.'" Fielder added that Holmes also spoke about her children and other personal updates, which he chose not to disclose. He said the repeated statement of trust left him uncertain about its meaning. The documentary, co-directed with Lance Oppenheim, follows Holmes and her partner Billy Evans during the final weeks before Holmes begins an 11-year prison sentence. The filmmakers lived with the couple for 34 days prior to her incarceration. Fielder explained that he became involved after learning Holmes and Evans had unsuccessfully pitched a documentary to A24. He contacted the studio and arranged a meeting, which led to the project's development. Billy Evans appeared on the "All-In" podcast before the film’s release, saying the couple allowed the filmmakers into their home to let audiences see Holmes in a natural setting and form their own opinions. The film opened to strong box-office performance, earning $15 million in its domestic debut, marking one of the largest openings for a documentary in recent years.