Director Explains Why Billy Evans Agreed to Film Nude Shower Scene in Theranos Documentary

Co-director Lance Oppenheim said Billy Evans, the partner of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, offered to be filmed while showering for the new documentary "You Can See Everything." The film, directed by Oppenheim and comedian Nathan Fielder, was shot in the weeks before Holmes began her federal prison sentence and includes extensive access to the couple's daily life.

In a recent interview, Oppenheim said he could not determine Evans' motivation, noting that Evans appeared to be comfortable with full camera access. "We were in the car ride on the way back from the gym and I said to Billy, 'We will give you some time to shower.' And Billy responded, 'Want to film me showering?'" Oppenheim added that he offered to film the scene in a way that would avoid showing Evans' genitals, but Evans said he did not mind being seen naked.

Oppenheim likened the documentary to classic observational vérité cinema, citing influences such as Michael Moore, Ross McElwee, and Errol Morris. He said the film blends real footage with reenactments, aiming to present a “close to the real him” portrayal of the subjects.

The scene has drawn attention for its unusual level of intimacy and the questions it raises about documentary ethics and the boundaries of filmmaker access.