A new documentary from Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, titled You Can See Everything, explores the life of Elizabeth Holmes in the days leading up to her 11-year prison sentence for defrauding Theranos investors. The film, produced by A24, was shot in 2023 and offers a three-hour long, unsettling portrayal of Holmes as she attempts to clear her name, according to The New York Times.

Unsettling Portrayal of Holmes

Fielder, known for his comedic roles, features prominently in the teaser released by A24, while In one close-up shot, Holmes stares directly into Fielder’s eyes and asks, “Why would I deceive you? There’s no reason for me to do that.” The teaser does not give much away but hints at “new recreations” in addition to Holmes’ intense conversations with Fielder, according to The New York Times.

Secret Filming and Telluride Premiere

The documentary was filmed in secret in Holmes’ home just 36 days before she began her 11-year prison sentence; Fielder and his team lived with Holmes and her partner, Billy Evans, and their two children for a few days. The film’s premiere at the Telluride Film Festival was a surprise to the audience, as the attendees did not know the film’s subject until they entered the theater, according to Morning Brew.

Fielder, in a post-film Q&A, stated, “I really am struggling to this day to understand exactly what I experienced.” The film reportedly features twists and insights that go beyond what was previously covered in longform articles, a book, podcasts, and a Hulu series. Many viewers at the Telluride screening described the film as unlike anything they had ever watched.

Three-Year Journey and Unconventional Format

The documentary begins 34 days before Holmes’ planned prison start and follows her over a three-year period; What starts as an intimate study of a convicted fraudster gradually transforms into a more extended and unconventional journey, according to Hypebeast. The film does not limit itself to the time before her sentence but extends to cover the years that followed, offering a more complex and disturbing narrative than a typical documentary.

Fielder and Oppenheim are known for boundary-pushing, hard-to-categorize works, though the film embraces their reputations rather than smoothing them out, as noted by Hypebeast.KR, while the teaser highlights the tense dynamic between Holmes and the filmmakers, with both staring directly into each other’s eyes and openly assessing one another. Holmes insists she has no reason to deceive, while Fielder persistently questions the authenticity of her claims.

The film also resolves long-standing speculation about Fielder’s involvement with Holmes; it was previously rumored that Fielder conducted interviews with her and visited her in prison for a project shrouded in secrecy. The documentary’s release confirms these rumors and reveals the true nature of their collaboration.

Holmes’ enthusiasm for this portrayal contrasts with her previous public appearances — Given the public’s past fascination with Holmes and Theranos, the latest chapter will likely draw its share of curious viewers.