Nathan Fielder’s ‘You Can See Everything’ pulls back the curtain on Elizabeth Holmes

If you ever imagined a Nathan Fielder‑directed deep‑dive into the world of Theranos, congratulations – it’s finally happening. The comedian‑turned‑filmmaker has partnered with fellow director Lance Oppenheim to shepherd a documentary titled You Can See Everything, which spent its first night on the circuit at the Telluride Film Festival.

A24, the indie‑powerhouse behind the project, posted a short teaser that feels more like a hushed confession than a promo. In it, a weary‑looking Elizabeth Holmes, cradling a toddler, tells Fielder, “I’m always being real.” He looks skeptical, asking, “You’re being real right now?” The exchange is oddly intimate, the camera lingering just enough to make you wonder what’s being performed and what isn’t.

The film’s official synopsis is a mouthful: “Thirty‑four days before she’s sent to prison, notorious Silicon Valley founder Elizabeth Holmes invites a skeptical film crew to document her every move. What begins as an intimate portrait of an enigmatic felon becomes a mind‑bending three‑year journey into the abyss.” In other words, it’s part confession, part carnival‑mirror, and the creators themselves admit they still don’t know how to interpret what they captured.

Vanity Fair reported that Fielder actually moved in with Holmes and her husband Billy Evans while filming, turning the documentary into a three‑year house‑sit. “Lance and I would talk with the rest of the crew about what we thought happened or what we thought these moments meant, and no one could reach a consensus,” Fielder said after the screening. “We’re all smart, we’re working at the top of our intelligence—why can’t we make sense of what’s happening in this house?”

Even after months of footage, Fielder says he’s still puzzling over Holmes’ motivations. “I really am struggling to this day to understand exactly what I experienced,” he confessed. “I’m genuinely excited for the movie to come out so people can help me make sense of it.”

“You Can See Everything” is slated for an October theatrical release, though A24 hasn’t pinned down an exact date. The timing feels apt: Holmes was sentenced in 2022 to 11 years and three months, plus three years of supervised release, for defrauding investors with a blood‑testing technology that never worked. After a series of appeals and a reduced sentence, she is expected to walk out of prison on August 16, 2032.

Whether the documentary will settle the lingering mysteries of Theranos or simply add another layer of intrigue remains to be seen. One thing is certain: Nathan Fielder’s curious blend of deadpan humor and genuine curiosity promises a viewing experience that’s as uncomfortable as it is compelling.