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Nathan Fielder still doesn't know why Elizabeth Holmes agreed to that

Star and director of You Can See Everything Nathan Fielder explains his decision to appear in the film with the ex Theranos CEO.

Nathan Fielder still doesn't know why Elizabeth Holmes agreed to that

Nathan Fielder, the creator of "You Can See Everything," remains puzzled about why former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes agreed to participate in the documentary, as revealed in a recent interview with Wired. Fielder and his editor, Adam Locke-Norton, have been grappling with this question, expressing their ongoing confusion over Holmes' decision to collaborate with them specifically. Fielder admitted to feeling perplexed by her choice, stating, "I still don't fully understand it. That really messed with my head."

The interview provides additional insights into Fielder's motivations for appearing on screen during the film. Initially, he refused to be visible on camera due to the intense situation Holmes was facing as she prepared for her prison sentence. However, he eventually found himself being included in the documentary as a means to challenge the talking points of Holmes and her partner, Billy Evans.

Fielder explained, "They would say stuff that tickled a part of my brain that was like, 'Something's off about this.' So I would interject to point out inaccuracies or present alternative perspectives, preventing the creation of propaganda."

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