Culture 3 min read By Morgan Griffin
A24's Elizabeth Holmes Documentary 'You Can See Everything' Arrives in Theaters
A24's secretive documentary 'You Can See Everything,' directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, offers an intimate look at Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos scandal as it opens in theaters following its Telluride premiere.
A24's highly secretive documentary «You Can See Everything» has arrived in theaters, bringing the story of Elizabeth Holmes and the collapse of Theranos back into public conversation. Directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, the film premiered unexpectedly at the Telluride Film Festival last month, generating significant buzz before its wide release.
The documentary examines the rise and fall of Holmes, who founded Theranos in 2003 at age 19 with the promise of revolutionizing blood testing through technology that could run hundreds of diagnostic tests from a single finger prick. The company reached a valuation of $9 billion at its peak, making Holmes the world's youngest self-made female billionaire. However, the technology never worked as claimed, and the company collapsed in 2018 after investigations revealed widespread fraud.
What distinguishes «You Can See Everything» from previous coverage is its unprecedented access to Holmes in the days leading up to her prison sentence. Holmes' partner, Billy Evans, appeared on the «All-In» podcast to explain why the couple allowed a camera crew inside their home during that period. Evans admitted that Holmes «looks insane» in the film's trailer but defended the decision to participate, telling listeners to «make up your own mind» about the documentary. He noted that he had not yet seen the finished film.
The documentary has sparked conversation for its unflinching portrayal, with early viewers noting moments ranging from full-frontal nudity to unexpected cultural references. The film's theatrical release comes as Holmes serves her prison sentence following her 2022 conviction on multiple counts of fraud. She was sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison.
For audiences unfamiliar with the Theranos saga, the documentary serves as both a primer and a deeper character study. Holmes founded the company with the stated mission of making healthcare more accessible, attracting high-profile investors and board members including former Secretaries of State Henry Kissinger and George Shultz. The company's downfall began with a series of investigative articles in 2015 that questioned the accuracy of its technology, ultimately leading to criminal charges.
The film's release reflects continued public fascination with Holmes as a cultural figure, representing both the allure of Silicon Valley innovation and the dangers of unchecked ambition. «You Can See Everything» joins a growing body of work about the Theranos scandal, including books, podcasts, and the Emmy-winning limited series «The Dropout» starring Amanda Seyfried.
By offering intimate access to Holmes during a pivotal moment in her life, the documentary raises questions about media consumption, celebrity, and the ethics of turning personal downfall into entertainment. The film is now playing in theaters nationwide.
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