Overview of “You Can See Everything”
Premiere and Reception
- Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s documentary, “You Can See Everything,” premiered on Wednesday at the New York Film Festival after a surprise screening at the Telluride Film Festival.
- The film, which runs nearly three hours, captures Elizabeth Holmes during the final 34 days before her imprisonment.
Content and Themes
- The documentary provides an unconventional look at Holmes, who founded Theranos, juxtaposing personal moments with broader questions about truth, identity, and deception.
- Shot over three years, it showcases Fielder and Oppenheim’s intimate storytelling approach, with scenes filmed in various personal spaces, including Holmes’s home.
Filmmakers’ Insights
- Fielder expressed confusion about the experience, acknowledging the cognitive dissonance felt by the crew when interacting with Holmes, who contradicted genuine moments with her known deceit.
- Oppenheim noted the constant challenge of understanding the reality of Holmes’s narrative, emphasizing the random and unpredictable nature of their filming.
Background on Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos
- Holmes’s company aimed to revolutionize healthcare with technology that promised rapid health diagnostics from minimal blood samples, securing nearly $1 billion in investments.
- The company’s downfall followed investigations revealing fraudulent claims about their technology, leading to Holmes’s conviction on multiple counts of fraud and conspiracy.
Audience Engagement
- Attendees queued for hours to see the sold-out screening. The filmmakers encouraged the audience to keep key plot twists a secret to preserve the film’s surprises.
Release
- “You Can See Everything” is set for public release by A24 on October 16, promising to deliver an engaging, if perplexing, exploration of one of Silicon Valley’s most notorious figures.
