NEW YORK — The documentary “You Can See Everything” premiered at the New York Film Festival on Wednesday. Directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, the film documents the 34 days before Elizabeth Holmes reported to prison. Nathan Fielder said: “I wouldn’t think I’d be the person you would want for your final period. I’m a nice person, I do believe, but I’m not the most comforting.”

Elizabeth Holmes invited Fielder and Oppenheim into her home to film the documentary. Fielder lived with Holmes and Billy Evans during the filming. Evans is Holmes’ partner. The couple has two children.

Fielder said, “When I met her, I remember having this weird experience where she seems so genuine at times. But then I’m like, ‘no,’ and clocking and tracking my thoughts and being like, ‘Okay, I know she’s a liar.’” He added, “I cannot tell you how weird it was that we were there.” Lance Oppenheim said, “Every person that worked on this movie was going through a similar feeling of cognitive dissonance.” In the documentary teaser, Holmes said, “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.”

Holmes founded the medical testing company Theranos. The company was valued at $4.5 billion at its peak before collapsing due to allegations of fraudulent practices. Holmes was initially charged with 12 counts of fraud and conspiracy in 2018.

She was convicted on four felony counts of fraud and conspiracy by a U.S. District Court in 2022. Holmes is serving an 11-year prison sentence for fraud. She maintained her innocence despite her conviction. Holmes posted a message on X stating she was silenced for a long time and imprisoned. She stated in an X post that posts signed “-EAH” are in her own words.

Timeline

The documentary “You Can See Everything” had a surprise premiere at the Telluride Film Festival on Sept. 6. A24 will release the documentary “You Can See Everything” in theaters on Oct. 16.

What's New

Nathan Fielder’s prior documentary work includes “The Rehearsal,” a 2022 HBO series that explored his attempts to simulate real-life scenarios for people, often blurring the lines between reality and performance. Nathan Fielder’s 2014 comedy series “Nathan For You” was praised for its satirical take on entrepreneurship and marketing, with the show later being acquired by Comedy Central for multiple seasons. “You Can See Everything” is a 2026 documentary film directed by Lance Oppenheim and Nathan Fielder.

Lance Oppenheim previously directed the 2021 documentary “Primetime,” which starred Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen, the host of “To Catch a Predator,” and explored themes of media manipulation and public perception. Nathan Fielder’s show ‘Nathan for You’ was a reality television series that blended comedy and business consulting, where he helped small businesses with absurd strategies. Lance Oppenheim previously directed the documentary ‘Primetime,’ which stars Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen, the host of ‘To Catch a Predator.’ Nathan Fielder has previously directed and starred in the HBO series ‘The Rehearsal,’ which explores social interactions through highly structured, real-life experiments.

Why It Matters

The documentary provides an intimate look at Elizabeth Holmes in the days before her prison sentence, capturing a period of personal and legal transition. The film explores the cognitive dissonance experienced by the filmmakers and subjects, showing the complex dynamics of trust and deception. Holmes’ case, spanning from the founding of Theranos in 2003 to her conviction in 2022, represents a major chapter in corporate fraud history. The documentary’s release by A24 brings renewed attention to the events surrounding Theranos and Holmes’ maintenance of innocence.