“You Can See Everything” Will Make You Question Everything

Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos, faces a significant prison sentence after being found guilty of defrauding investors. However, she was acquitted of defrauding patients. The documentary "You Can See Everything" delves deep into Holmes' life, exploring her fall from grace and her unshakable claims of innocence. Directed by Nathan Fielder and co-director Lance Oppenheim, the film offers unprecedented access to Holmes just 34 days before her sentencing.

This extraordinary level of insight allows the filmmakers to question not only Holmes' guilt but also larger philosophical inquiries about our understanding of reality and the depth of our knowledge of others' inner lives. The documentary opens with Holmes, a mother of two young children, including a newborn, conducting anguished Zoom calls while managing her personal affairs.

We witness her crying, a moment that Fielder describes as both arresting and visually striking. While the authenticity of these scenes is questioned, given Holmes' history, the emotional impact of seeing her in such vulnerability remains undeniable. The filmmakers have gone to great lengths to maintain the secrecy of the project, creating an air of intrigue around the documentary.

Despite the extensive reporting and the production of an Emmy Award-winning Hulu series on Holmes' story, "You Can See Everything" manages to uncover new and jaw-dropping revelations. This approach, while controversial, allows the audience to engage with the complex emotions surrounding Holmes' story in a way that was previously unattainable.