Nathan Fielder's Documentary on Elizabeth Holmes Unveils Intense Interrogations and Emotional Moments

John Lasseter

Former chief creative officer of Pixar, whose principles of storytelling have shaped modern animation.

The documentary “You Can See Everything,” crafted by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, promises an intricate look into the life of Elizabeth Holmes, the controversial founder of Theranos. This film has garnered considerable attention, particularly following its well-received debut at the Telluride Film Festival. Audiences can expect a deep dive into Holmes's complex narrative, from her pre-incarceration period to her initial weeks in prison, all captured with Fielder's distinctive interview style.

New Film Explores Theranos Founder's Final Free Days and Early Imprisonment

On September 23, 2026, a new trailer for the documentary “You Can See Everything” was released by A24, generating significant buzz ahead of awards season. This much-anticipated film, directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, focuses on Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos, chronicling the 34 days leading up to her imprisonment and the initial weeks of her incarceration. The documentary, with a runtime of 174 minutes, promises an intimate yet mind-bending three-year journey into Holmes's life, as a skeptical film crew documents her every move.

The trailer reveals a compelling exchange between Fielder and Holmes, where she is seen emotionally asserting her honesty, stating, “I don’t have anything to deceive you on. Of course I’m not deceiving you. I’m engaging with you as a human being. Why would I deceive you? There’s no reason for me to do that.” This snippet hints at the raw and intense interrogations that define the film's narrative. The documentary premiered to a full house at the Telluride Film Festival, where it was met with high praise. Film critic Owen Gleiberman from Variety lauded it as “a one-of-a-kind reality-TV-as-hangout-movie psychodrama circus,” highlighting Fielder’s “acidly quizzical personality” as an interviewer. Another Variety critic, Clayton Davis, noted that the film “keeps escalating in strangeness across its three-year span and lands a final movement that had Telluride’s most seasoned attendees walking out shell-shocked.” The film is scheduled for release on October 16.

This documentary offers a fascinating exploration of human perception and the quest for truth in the face of public scrutiny. Fielder's unique approach, blending reality-TV elements with a rigorous documentary style, challenges viewers to confront their preconceptions about figures like Elizabeth Holmes. The film serves as a powerful reminder of the intricate layers beneath public personas and the complex interplay of sincerity, deception, and vulnerability.

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