Nathan Fielder Elizabeth Holmes Doc Sets U.K. Release

The documentary "You Can See Everything," co-directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, is scheduled for release in the United Kingdom and Ireland on November 15, 2024. This film provides an in-depth examination of Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos, during the month preceding her incarceration. Holmes commenced an 11-year prison sentence after being convicted of defrauding investors in her blood-testing startup. The documentary aims to offer viewers an intimate perspective on Holmes's life and the circumstances leading to her downfall.

"You Can See Everything" delves into the narrative of Theranos, a company that promised to revolutionize blood diagnostics with its proprietary technology. Founded by Holmes in 2003 at the age of 19, Theranos rapidly gained significant attention and investment, reaching a valuation of $9 billion at its peak. The company's downfall began in 2015 when investigative reporting by The Wall Street Journal revealed that Theranos's technology was not functional as claimed and that the company was using commercially available machines for its tests. This revelation triggered a cascade of legal and regulatory scrutiny.

Elizabeth Holmes was indicted on federal fraud charges in 2018, alongside Theranos's former chief operating officer, Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani. The subsequent trial saw Holmes convicted on four counts of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in January 2022. Her sentencing in November 2022 marked the beginning of her prison term. The documentary's release in the U.K. and Ireland follows its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier in 2024, where it garnered attention for its unique access and Fielder's distinctive directorial approach.

The film's title, "You Can See Everything," alludes to the opacity and deception that characterized Theranos's operations. Fielder, known for his work on "Nathan for You" and "The Rehearsal," brings his signature blend of observational humor and empathetic yet critical inquiry to the subject matter. Oppenheim, who previously directed "Some Kind of Heaven," contributes his skill in capturing intimate human stories. The documentary is expected to explore the psychological and societal factors that enabled Holmes's rise and subsequent fall, offering a comprehensive portrait of a figure who became a symbol of Silicon Valley's excesses and the dangers of unchecked ambition. The film's release date in other territories is yet to be announced.