A secret new Elizabeth Holmes documentary stuns Telluride
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim premiered their documentary "You Can See Everything" at the Telluride Film Festival, offering an intimate portrait of Elizabeth Holmes and her husband in the final weeks before she entered federal prison. The film captures 34 days of their lives as Holmes prepared to serve an 11-year sentence for investor fraud related to her failed blood-testing company Theranos.
Why It Matters
This documentary represents extraordinary access to a high-profile figure at a pivotal moment in her life, coming as Holmes' legal efforts to overturn her conviction have failed and her clemency petition remains pending. The project signals renewed public interest in the Theranos scandal and Holmes' personal story beyond the headlines.
Key Facts
- Film Title: You Can See Everything
- Directors: Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim
- Premiere Venue: Telluride Film Festival, Sunday night in a 650-seat theater
- Subject's Prison Sentence: 11 years, began May 2023
- Release Date: October 2024 via A24
The Telluride Film Festival surprised attendees Sunday with an unannounced premiere of a new documentary examining the life of Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the defunct blood-testing company Theranos. Directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, "You Can See Everything" provides unprecedented access to Holmes and her husband Billy Evans during a 34-day period immediately preceding her entry into federal prison in 2023.
The filmmaking process itself was marked by unusual intimacy, with Fielder reportedly residing in the couple's guest house throughout production. This living arrangement enabled the directors to capture candid moments during a highly personal and consequential period in Holmes' life, as she prepared to begin serving an 11-year sentence for defrauding investors about Theranos' core technology.
Holmes' legal situation has remained largely stagnant since her conviction. Her attempts to appeal the verdict and reduce her sentence were denied in early 2024, prompting her to pursue a different strategy by submitting a clemency petition to President Trump. That petition currently remains under review by the appropriate authorities.
The documentary's reception at Telluride generated substantial industry buzz, partly attributed to involvement from an unnamed A-list actress who plays a role in the narrative. The film, produced by A24, is scheduled for theatrical release in October, bringing the Holmes story back into public consciousness following years of media coverage surrounding the Theranos scandal and subsequent legal proceedings.
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