A24 Documentary on Elizabeth Holmes Debuts at Telluride, Sparks Oscar Talk
The 172-minute documentary "You Can See Everything," directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and is slated for an October theatrical release, positioning it as a potential contender for major awards including a historic Best Picture nomination.
A24 announced that its new documentary "You Can See Everything," about former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes, will open in theaters in October after a surprise screening at the Telluride Film Festival. The film, directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, runs 172 minutes and follows Holmes for three years, beginning 34 days before her imprisonment, as she allowed a crew to record her daily life.
The filmmakers, known for inventive nonfiction work, employ a 4:3 frame and long-zoom lenses to create an intimate visual style, while editor Adam Locke-Norton lets conversations linger beyond comfort. Composer Ari Balouzian provides a noir-tinged score that underscores the domestic footage.
Critics noted the documentary’s participatory approach, with Fielder appearing on camera and confronting the difficulty of distinguishing performance from truth. Variety reported that Holmes’ on-screen remarks are eligible for Oscar consideration, though not for SAG awards.
Industry observers see the film as a rare chance for a documentary to break into the Academy’s Best Picture category, a feat never achieved in the award’s 98-year history. A24, which already has several contenders this season, may leverage the documentary’s festival buzz through the usual awards circuit, including the Gotham Awards, IDA Documentary Awards, Critics Choice Documentary, and the DGA documentary prize.
The release timing gives the film a window to build momentum ahead of the Oscars, and its provocative subject matter—examining trust and deception through the lens of a convicted fraudster—has already generated extensive discussion among festival audiences and critics.