Nathan Fielder Speaks Out on Living With Elizabeth Holmes While Filming ‘You Can See Everything’ Doc: ‘She Seems So Genuine’ but ‘I Know She’s a Liar’

New York (AP) — The documentary "You Can See Everything," a revealing look into the life of Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the now-defunct healthcare company Theranos, has premiered at the New York Film Festival. Produced by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, the nearly three-hour film captures Holmes and her partner Billy Evans over the last 34 days before Holmes was sent to prison.

The documentary, first screened in a surprise, phone-free event at the Telluride Film Festival on September 6, quickly became one of the most talked-about films of the year. It premiered at the Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center with sold-out 8 p.m. screenings, drawing moviegoers out as early as 3 a.m.

Fielder and Oppenheim, who followed Holmes secretly for three years, faced a perplexing dilemma as they tried to grapple with the truth and capture the essence of her life. Holmes, who was convicted of four felony counts of fraud and conspiracy, was incarcerated in Texas in May 2023.

The documentary provides a raw, intimate glimpse into Holmes' final days, as she lived in a guest house at Evans' beachside home in Del Mar, California. Fielder, known for his absurd comedy shows "Nathan For You" and "The Rehearsal," found the experience bizarre and unsettling, admitting, "I wouldn't think I'd be the person you would want for your final 34 days of freedom."

As Fielder and Oppenheim documented Holmes' life, they grappled with the surreal nature of their project. They sought to uncover the truth while also exploring deeper questions of identity, performance, fiction, and control. Despite their efforts to maintain the surprise aspects of the film, they were eager to engage in discussions about the revelations it contained.