You Can See Everything Draws Praise for Elizabeth Holmes Documentary

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's documentary You Can See Everything examines Elizabeth Holmes' life before prison, following the former Theranos founder and her partner Billy Evans at their Southern California home after her fraud conviction. The film arrives in theaters after a surprise Telluride Film Festival premiere.

The documentary was filmed largely in secret for nearly four years and runs 174 minutes. According to the filmmakers, Holmes and Evans invited the crew into their home as Holmes sought to challenge public perceptions of her case.

Oppenheim explained that the film was designed to avoid shaping viewers' expectations before release. "I don't want to say anything that can skew people's perception of it because I feel like it's one of those movies that the more clean slate you are, the better," Oppenheim said.

The New Yorker reported that Holmes was convicted of four counts of fraud and sentenced to more than eleven years in prison. The film was recorded beginning 34 days before she was due to report to prison.

Reviews highlighted the documentary's unusual approach and Fielder's confrontational style. Critics praised its access to Holmes while also questioning the filmmaker's treatment of his subject.

One review described the movie as "the film of the year," while other critics called it "modern masterpiece of deceit" and said it was "unlike any I have ever seen."

The film also drew criticism over its nearly three-hour length and difficult viewing experience. A reviewer noted that it "doesn't fly by" despite acknowledging the documentary's ambition.

Fielder, known for Nathan for You and The Rehearsal, used extended conversations with Holmes and Evans to examine questions about trust, memory and public image. A trailer showed him asking Holmes, "Does any part of you worry about me being here 24/7?" Holmes responded, "I don't think so."

In another exchange, Fielder asked, "Well, what if I see something that makes you look bad?" while Holmes continued participating in the filming process.

Evans discussed his first reaction to concerns about Holmes' past. "A hundred percent, but what did she have to gain from me?" Evans said.

The filmmakers later revealed that Holmes and Evans had not seen the completed documentary. Oppenheim said communication with the couple became strained after Holmes began serving her sentence.

Fielder said the relationship with Evans became difficult during postproduction. "I still am not sure to this day like what I experienced," Fielder said.