The scariest thing about Elizabeth Holmes' new documentary is how much I wanted to believe her

Elizabeth Holmes' new documentary, You Can See Everything, has left audiences questioning whether her vacant gaze is haunting or hypnotic. Directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, this character study delves into Holmes' life and the downfall of her company, Theranos. The film presents a provocative staring contest as Fielder probes Holmes about her life and Theranos' demise in the weeks leading up to her 11-year prison sentence.

Despite her conviction for fraud, Holmes maintains her innocence throughout the film, insisting she has never told a lie.

The documentary's power lies in the questions it raises in the space between Holmes' words. Viewers find themselves alternately freaked out by her lack of emotion and surprised by pity, as they wonder if her sympathetic appearance onscreen is part of her manipulation strategy. Unlike other films about Holmes, You Can See Everything is not a straightforward tech company story.

It combines elements of character study, psychological thriller, and surrealist thought experiment, but it ultimately fails to present a clear narrative about the tech company itself.

Holmes is portrayed as tamer, gentler, and more submissive than previous portrayals, but Fielder's charisma is not immune to her strange charm. As Fielder questions her answers, he is alternately bemused and unnerved by the once-innovative wunderkind. The film leaves viewers questioning whether their reactions to Holmes are genuine responses or part of her manipulation, forcing them to confront the unsettling possibility that "seeing everything" does not necessarily mean "knowing anything."